Lead, Student Food Security & Access Programs

CSU; California (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly is seeking a Food Security Programs Lead to coordinate Cal Poly's food insecurity prevention and response programs, including food access initiatives and student support. The role leads outreach, campus partnerships, and ensures access to services like the Cal Poly Food Pantry and Meal Voucher Program.

The incumbent connects students with campus and community resources, supporting Basic Needs efforts and collaborating across departments to improve student wellbeing and persistence.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field with counseling-related coursework.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services experience; one year in the program area preferred.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; doctorate may substitute for three years.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Interviews

FERPA knowledge

Food insecurity knowledge

Community resource navigation

Education

Four-year college degree with related coursework

Master’s degree substitution for one year of experience

Doctorate substitution for three years of experience

ServSafe Certification within 90 days

Job description

Cal Poly is seeking a Food Security Programs Lead to coordinate Cal Poly's food insecurity prevention and response programs, including food access initiatives and student support. The role leads outreach, campus partnerships, and ensures access to services like the Cal Poly Food Pantry and Meal Voucher Program.

The incumbent connects students with campus and community resources, supporting Basic Needs efforts and collaborating across departments to improve student wellbeing and persistence.