COESS Director

Department Center of Excellence for Recovery - RC1524
Job Description
The Center of Excellence in Social Services is a multi-program grant that works with the Bureau of Social Services in WV. This grant includes:

Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management (TCOM Team)

Wraparound Fidelity Team

WV Intensive Clinical Care Coordination Team

Family Engagement Team

The COESS Director reports to the Sr. Associate Director and the Vice President for the Center of Excellence for Recovery. The director will make decisions related to the COESS project development and implementations, budgets, policies and staffing for projects that are part of the project. The Director will work closely with BSS staff including Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and Project Managers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide day‑to‑day oversight of projects and programs with leadership, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.

Collaborate with the Director of Grant Operations, Communications Coordinator, Grant Coordinator, and relevant MURC departments.

Cultivate relationships with funders, community, state and federal partners, and internal teams.

Work closely with COER and staff to improve processes.

Prepare grant annually and work with pre and post award staff at MURC.

Prepare new proposals with project directors based on state needs.

Prepare and track the annual budget.

Review and approve reports and data.

Assist and provide support to directors/coordinators with identified projects.

Maintain organizational effectiveness.

Hire and train employees.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have worked with or for the Bureau for Social Services (BSS).

Must have management experience.

M.A. or M.S. degree in Human Service preferred in counseling, psychology or social work. Applicants with a BA or BSW will be considered with commensurate experience.

Licensed in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work preferred but not mandatory.

CANS certifications preferred but not mandatory.

Skills and Knowledge Required

Management of budgets.

Ability to review data and analyze reports.

Ability to manage a large number of employees.

Ability to create new proposals that relate to state needs.

Skills in using virtual platforms, such as ZOOM or Teams.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to train and present data virtually and in person.

Ability to work with community partners.

Supervisory Relationships
Reports to: Tammy Pearson, Sr. Associate Director for the Center of Excellence for Recovery and Amy Saunders, Managing Director for the Center of Excellence for Recovery and Associate Vice President MURC.

Location
Location OTHR - Other Off-Campus Location

Salary Range
$85,000 - salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Posting Information

Posting Number: MR0880

Open Date: 07/15/2026

Closing: Open Until Filled

Supplemental Questions

Do you have a M.A. or M.S. degree in Human Service preferred in counseling, psychology, or social work?

Yes

No

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755

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