Impactful Coordinator for Basic Needs & Community Outreach

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University’s Arrupe Center seeks a Programs Coordinator to advance basic needs initiatives for students. You will support daily operations, coordinate community outreach, and supervise student staff, volunteers, and transportation logistics as needed.

You will help design programming, manage budgets and data reporting, create outreach materials, and collaborate with campus partners to promote resources while maintaining an inclusive, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with demonstrated commitment to student success.
• At least one year of experience in higher education, student affairs, or related settings.
• Ability to develop educational programs and outreach initiatives for students.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and manage multiple priorities within policy guidelines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate complex operations and deadlines.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners and campus stakeholders.
• Ability to collect, track, analyze, and report program data using standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and assessment of Iggy's Market and related initiatives.
• Develop and implement food security and basic needs programs to support student persistence and success.
• Supervise student employees and volunteers, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations.
• Coordinate community service, volunteer opportunities, and campus engagements organized by the Arrupe Center.
• Oversee budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and donations for programs.
• Develop promotional materials, website content, and outreach communications.
• Represent the division on committees and workgroups as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Supervision

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Community collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Student Affairs, Nonprofit Leadership, Sociology, Social Work, Public Health, Human Services, Community Development, Education, Urban Studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Online forms

Assessment tools

Student engagement software

Job description

Marquette University’s Arrupe Center seeks a Programs Coordinator to advance basic needs initiatives for students. You will support daily operations, coordinate community outreach, and supervise student staff, volunteers, and transportation logistics as needed.

You will help design programming, manage budgets and data reporting, create outreach materials, and collaborate with campus partners to promote resources while maintaining an inclusive, student-centered environment.