Hybrid Basic Needs & Student Support Coordinator

University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Health coverage

Education benefits

Job summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a Basic Needs Coordinator within the Office of the Dean of Students to support food, housing, and financial security resources for under-resourced students. You will collaborate with CARE Team, campus partners, and community organizations to coordinate services, referrals, and program operations.

The role emphasizes data collection, outreach, and continuous program improvement, with funding anticipated for about three years and a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field is required (substitution: year-for-year related experience).
• Experience supporting or coordinating case management, student support services, basic needs initiatives, counseling-related services, or similar programs is required.
• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience supporting college students within a higher education environment, including coordinating basic needs resources, program administration, student outreach, assessment, or crisis response is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Basic Needs Program to assist students experiencing food insecurity, housing instability, financial hardship, and other basic needs challenges.
• Meet with students to assess needs, provide resource navigation, referrals, and assist with applications for public benefits.
• Maintain knowledge of campus, local, state, and federal resources for timely referrals.
• Coordinate food security initiatives (Clyde's Cupboard, Mountain Lion Meals, Fresh Food Friday, Gift Card Program).
• Oversee program administration, recordkeeping, and reporting; supervise graduate assistants and volunteers.

Skills

Student support

Case management

Crisis response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a Basic Needs Coordinator within the Office of the Dean of Students to support food, housing, and financial security resources for under-resourced students. You will collaborate with CARE Team, campus partners, and community organizations to coordinate services, referrals, and program operations.

The role emphasizes data collection, outreach, and continuous program improvement, with funding anticipated for about three years and a hybrid