Coordinator, Basic Needs (Finance)

Department: Basic Needs Center Salary: $43,001 - $48,000
Description:
Job Summary

The Basic Needs Coordinator provides administrative, programmatic, and technical oversight in support of the Basic Needs Center which includes the Gator Market. The Basic Needs Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of the market, ensures coverage, coordinates services, functions, and activities related to basic needs. The Coordinator provides specialized information related to basic needs to students, staff, faculty, and others; and coordinates with campus and community organizations to obtain resources for students to promote student success, retention, and completion.

Duties

• Responsible for coverage, orders and schedules food delivery, performs inventory of food (both perishable and non-perishable foods) on a weekly basis; ensure all food safety procedures are followed
• Supervises and manages volunteers by assisting with training and scheduling volunteers; ensure compliance with policies and procedures for the market
• Develops and coordinates educational programming and opportunities for students that promotes increasing healthy food choices and financial education and literacy
• Manages social media for the Basic Needs Center
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to address and respond to student concerns and needs
• Assists with conducting program evaluation(s) and student satisfaction surveys for the department's continuous improvement plans and reports
• Coordinates and assists with evaluating the basic needs services provided by the Basic Needs Center
• Connects students to campus services, programs, resources, and other institutional opportunities to aid in the retention and success of all students

Marginal Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Serves on university and other committees as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• Supervise student workers

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Sets clear goals and expectations; provides mentorship and guidance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Excellent diplomacy, interpersonal, customer service skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills with attention to detail

Abilities:

• Ability to support and lead subordinates, deliver excellent written/oral communication, work through processes, prioritize responsibilities, synthesize detailed/complex information, and provide clear recommendations

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience

License/Certification:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with volunteers
• Experience with social media
• Experience working in higher education

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.