THRIVE 365 (JED) Coordinator

Job Title

THRIVE 365 (JED) Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Student Wellbeing Unit

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs).

The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

This position will provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the SAMHSA funded THRIVE 365 Pathways to Hope initiative, including suicide prevention, mental health promotion, community partnerships, JED campus activities and grant compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management and Grant Administration: 40%
• Coordinate implementation of all grant goals, objectives and activities
• Manage project timelines, meetings, budgets, reporting and compliance requirements
• Support evaluation, performance tracking and annual/final SAMHSA reports
• Coordinate Advisory Committee and JED campus activities.
• Prevention Programming and Outreach: 35%
• Coordinate QPR and Green Zone training programs
• Lead awareness campaigns promoting 988, Veterans Crisis Line and campus resources
• Manage THRIVE 365 outreach, workshops, wellness events and communication efforts.
• Engage students, faculty, staff and families in prevention and education activities.
• Partnerships and Student Support Coordination: 25%
• Coordinate community partnerships, MOUs and referral networks.
• Support screening, referral, follow-up and care coordination processes
• Assist with crisis response, postvention planning and policy implementation.
• Collaborate with UCC, Care & Assistance, UHC, I-CARE and community providers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Student Affairs or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in student affairs, behavioral health, wellness, public health or project management.
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum requirement: Master’s degree and one (1) year of experience in student affairs, behavioral health, wellness, public health or project management.
• Experience coordinating programs, training, outreach initiatives and partnerships.
• Strong communication, organizational and data management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Student Affairs or closely related field
• Experience with federally funded grants.
• Experience in suicide prevention, mental health promotion, behavioral intervention or crisis response.