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Mountaineer Recovery Community (MRC) Coordinator

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Jan 21, 2026

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Position Title	Mountaineer Recovery Community (MRC) Coordinator
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	096471
Department	Wellness and Prevention - 310000

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	The Department of Wellness and Prevention Services is a health promotion unit within the Division of Student Affairs. Working in conjunction with Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and University Recreation, Wellness and Prevention Services facilitates opportunities for students to enhance health-related knowledge and skills. In addition, the department advocates for student health, safety, and wellness through campus policies and the built environment. The Mountaineer Recovery Community ( MRC) Coordinator enhances the department's capacity to meet the needs of students navigating recovery through clinical counseling, engagement with an affiliated student group, and community-building activities. This position is the primary support and advocate for Appalachian State University's Mountaineer Recovery Community. We define recovery broadly and take a harm reduction approach to recovery. While substance use is the most commonly reported addiction, other addictions this position may encounter include eating concerns, gambling, shopping, sex, pornography, and more.
Minimum Qualifications	Either of the following: Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (clinical supervision towards full licensure provided) Master's in social work with full licensure (no clinical supervision toward licensure available) Master's in marriage and family therapy with full licensure (no clinical supervision toward licensure available)
License/Certification Required	Either of the following: Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (clinical supervision towards full licensure provided) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (no clinical supervision toward licensure available) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (no clinical supervision toward licensure available)
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with substance misuse counseling Experience working with young adults
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The MRC Coordinator will further the mission of Wellness and Prevention Services in serving the needs of Appalachian State University students through clinical services, health promotion, and harm reduction. Duties of the position include: Providing individual counseling to students in recovery, in active addiction, curious about recovery, or impacted by addiction Coordinating support groups and group counseling for Mountaineer Recovery Community-affiliated students Working with the Coordinator for Outreach and Engagement to publicize the MRC and its events Supporting current and future grant-funded activities Updating and facilitating Recovery Ally training Supervising one paid graduate-level intern Assisting the department with prevention activities and events as needed Implementing services designed to meet the unique needs of various student groups, such as transfer students, veteran students, and students in active addiction or recovery from addictions
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
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Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Generally 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. Some nights and weekends with advance notice. Flexible scheduling available.
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$49,000-$53,475
Physical Demands of Position	General light lifting associated with office work; sitting at desk

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	12/18/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	01/05/2026
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please submit the following: Resume Brief cover letter A minimum of 3 professional references
Search Chair Name	Jordan Perry
Search Chair Email	perryj2@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52812
Posting Number	201501705P