STIR Coordinator
Department: SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina
Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time: Full Time
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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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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Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
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 Close Date
07/15/2026
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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