STIR Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00436PO26 Job Family Community and Social Service Job Function Health Education USC Market Title Health Educator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132499 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) STIR Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina State Pay Range G09 USC Market Range MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789 Anticipated Hiring Range $52,526 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Health and Human Services

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

STIR Coordinator

• Ready to make a lasting impact on student health and well-being in an innovative and student-centered university environment?
• Are you committed to helping students overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve their personal and academic goals?
• Do you value a compassionate, evidence-based approach that empowers students to thrive and reach their full potential?
• Are you skilled in Motivational Interviewing and excited to use your expertise to guide students toward healthier choices and sustainable behavior change?

The STIR (Students Taking Initiative and Responsibility) Coordinator provides early intervention, recovery support, and referral services to students engaged in high-risk substance use behaviors or seeking recovery from substance use disorders. This position utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS), and recovery coaching to promote student well-being, academic success, and healthy decision-making. The STIR Coordinator works collaboratively with campus and community partners to provide comprehensive case management, continuity of care, and support services tailored to the needs of students.

Primary Duties

• Provide brief motivational interviewing interventions, BASICS services, and referrals to students engaged in high-risk substance use behaviors or seeking recovery support.
• Deliver recovery coaching, case management, and follow-up services, including scheduling appointments, documenting progress, and connecting students with appropriate resources.
• Utilize trauma-informed, student-centered, and non-judgmental approaches to support student well-being and behavior change.
• Coordinate continuity of care by collaborating with campus and community partners, including Student Advocacy, Student Conduct, Counseling and Psychiatry Services, Title IX, and community treatment providers.
• Serve as a liaison between Healthy Carolina and key stakeholders to address student wellness, recovery, and support needs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through the review of student feedback, assessment data, and campus trends, and implement improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Support alcohol and other drug prevention initiatives and represent the STIR program on university, Student Health and Well-Being, and professional committees.

Perks

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• 15 Annual Leave
• 15 Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work, Public Health, Counseling, Higher Education or related field
• Experience using Motivational Interviewing
• Experience with brief screening and intervention strategies (e.g. BASICS) or recovery coaching
• Experience in higher education setting, or working with young adults
• Demonstrated knowledge of substance use, behavior change theories, and trauma-informed practices
• Ability to provide services from a non-judgmental perspective

Pending graduates eligible if candidate receives their degree by date of employment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of alcohol and other drug prevention theory, current research and evaluation practices.
• Demonstrated skills in using Motivational Interviewing.

Job Duties

Job Duty

STIR

Provide brief motivational interviewing intervention and referral services to a caseload of students

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty

Case Management

Properly receive referrals, schedule appointments, document case progress, make referrals to campus and community partners, and provide follow-up as needed

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Recovery Coaching

Provide recovery coaching and referral services to a caseload of students

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between Healthy Carolina and Student Advocacy, Student Conduct, Student Care and Outreach Team, Counseling and Psychology Services, Title IX, and other campus and community offices as necessary to provide continuity of care
• Serve on SHWB, university or national committees as needed

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Assessment

• Regularly review evaluation data and student feedback and use results to improve program effectiveness
• Review campus data and adjust interventions based on identified needs

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Hazardous weather category Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/10/2026 Job Close Date 07/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 15, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207653 EEO Statement

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents