General Information
| Job Description | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 | Working Title | Basic Needs Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004564 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | Student Basic Needs - D02082 | Department Head | Sesley Lewis |
| Supervisor | Sesley Lewis | Effective Date | 08/08/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004922 | STDT 1 | 4.9 |
Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Using knowledge and skills as a seasoned, experienced Student Services professional, performs the full range of duties and responsibilities within a Student Life specialization. Assesses situations and determines appropriate action or referral. Works independently under general supervision to provide information and interpretation of complex policies, procedures and regulations. Identifies and responds to student needs for programs, services, and crisis intervention. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general supervision of the Student Basic Needs Director, the Basic Needs (BN) Coordinator has the functional responsibility for the campus-wide planning, outreach, coordination, implementation and evaluation of student basic needs efforts. The Basic Needs Coordinator develops and maintains relationships with campus and community partners, in an effort to provide comprehensive cohesive services, information, and programs to UCR students in the area of basic needs security. The Basic Needs Coordinator supervises graduate and undergraduate student staff and provides oversight for UCR?s progress toward strategic campus and system-wide goals. The BN Coordinator plans, implements, and evaluates programs, trainings, and informational sessions in collaboration with campus and community partners, and makes recommendations for new and existing programs through facilitation of presentation and workshops. The incumbent will have the critical duty of enhancing (creating) partnerships that focus on (traditionally) underserved populations on campus, and helping those students feel comfortable seeking services, as well as working with academic partners to explain and communicate the services offered so that they can appropriately refer students to those services. The BN Coordinator leads the efforts and implementation of CalFresh (County Food Assistance) Outreach, including data and activity tracking, and program reporting. **As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
| Masters degree in social work, public/community health, education, sociology, human services, or related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous experience with food, housing, and/or crisis resource initiatives in higher education and/or community settings. | Preferred |
| Experience working with multiple stakeholders to develop a common vision and implementation plan. | Preferred |
| Experience advising, supervising, and leading a peer program or student organization. | Preferred |
| Experience in marketing of health or basic needs programs and campaigns. | Preferred |
| Experience supervising college student staff and/or professional staff. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid CA Driver License | Preferred |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external organization stakeholders critical to program success.
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35 |
| Plans, implements, evaluates, and markets basic needs trainings, programs, and informational sessions in collaboration with campus and community partners. | 20 |
Independently resolves moderate complex individual cases regarding student affairs or student life.
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10 |
| Provides recommendations, reports, and metrics on feasibility of new and current programs. | 10 |
May supervise clerical and/or student staff.
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10 |
| Maintains and further develops outreach and communication tools, including the UCR Basic Needs website, open forums, and media response in partnership with campus Media Relations and Strategic Communications. | 10 |
| Other duties as assigned | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. | Required |
| Effective organizational skills. | Required |
| Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. | Required |
| Knowledge of and experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting. | Required |
| Knowledge of basic needs security issues, particularly among college student populations | Required |
| Strong communication and collaboration skills; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide variety of stakeholders. | Required |
| Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups. | Required |
| Knowledge of issues of diversity, social justice, and challenges faced by under-served populations, particularly around basic needs security. | Required |
| Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. | Preferred |
| Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of marketing of health or basic needs programs and campaigns. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of ushering new initiatives and successfully navigating complex and sometimes ambiguous environments. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Willing to work some evenings and weekends, to accommodate events, programs, partner meetings, conferences, etc. | Required |
| Travel | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |