Coordinator of Basic Needs AS8762

About the role

The Coordinator of Basic Needs leads a comprehensive system of support that ensures students have consistent access to essential resources, with primary oversight of campus food pantry and food recovery operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day logistics, inventory systems, volunteer staff, and service delivery to ensure efficient, respectful, and stigma-reducing experiences for students.
• Build and sustain campus and community partnerships to expand resource availability while implementing strategic outreach and utilization efforts.
• Provide direct, trauma-informed support to students experiencing food, financial, or housing insecurity by conducting assessments, developing individualized action plans, coordinating crisis interventions, and administering emergency funding in compliance with financial aid regulations.
• Advise student organizations and committees, lead outreach and education efforts, and support programs that promote awareness, engagement, and advocacy.
• Oversee student staff supervision, budget management, donor reporting, and vendor relationships, while also leading data collection, assessment, and reporting efforts to inform decision-making and demonstrate program impact.
• Play a critical role in strengthening systems of care that support student well-being, belonging, and academic success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in related field such as education, higher education, psychology, human development, counseling, leadership, social work, leisure studies, recreation management, or nonprofit management. Degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date.
• Two years of relevant professional work experience. Post-secondary education may substitute for years of experience.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Knowledgeable about and/or skills in college student development and educational best practices and principles.
• High degree of personal/professional integrity, respect for privacy and confidentiality, and a demonstrated sense of ethics.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and coordinate numerous detailed tasks as well as proven success with working on a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with populations of different backgrounds and life experiences.
• Demonstrated asset-based thinking skills when working with others.
• Demonstrated ability to reframe complex situations to put forward plans of action with deliverables.
• The proven ability to collaborate successfully with multiple departments.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Hiring Range

$45,000 - $55,000 Salary

Pay

Salary Priority

Schedule

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Benefits

N/A