Program Advisor - Civic Engagement

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University in Troy, AL, seeks a Program Advisor for Civic Engagement to support the Basic Needs and Trojan Pantry initiatives, oversee donations, pantry operations, and inventory, and coordinate with external partners.

The role also involves supervising student employees and volunteers, managing the civic engagement calendar, assisting with budget and grant oversight, and participating in after-hours events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build relationships and network with partners.
• Proficiency with standard office software.
• Budget awareness and basic financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Basic Needs and Trojan Pantry support, oversee donations, pantry operations, and inventory.
• Assist with supervision and training of student employees and civic scholar volunteers.
• Coordinate communication and day-to-day engagement activities; make decisions under coordinator's oversight.
• Manage the civic engagement calendar, reservations, and liaison with partners for events.
• Assist with budget management and oversee inventory and purchases for activities.
• Assist with grant oversight including researching, writing, and implementation.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Computer skills

Budget understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Posting Details

• Posting Number: SF2612P
• Position Title: Program Advisor - Civic Engagement
• Position Type: Professional/Salaried
• Department: Civic Engagement - Troy
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Campus: Troy
• Work Status: Full-Time (FT)
• Temporary: No
• Location: Troy - T01
• Job Summary:
  • Provides Basic Needs and Trojan Pantry support to include sustaining monetary and financial donations, overseeing pantry operations, managing food ordering and inventory, managing external partners, and increased case management for students experiencing financial challenges.
  • Assists with supervision and training of student employees (10-12 plus 40+ civic scholar volunteers).
  • Coordinates communication and day-to-day engagement activities, makes decisions regarding changes under coordinator’s oversight.
  • Manages civic engagement calendar, reservations, communicates with partners in planning activities.
  • Assists with budget management, oversees inventory and purchases necessary items for activities.
  • Assists with grant oversight to include researching, writing, purchasing, and implementation.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • 3. Good organizational skills.
  • 4. Excellent relationship building and networking skills.
  • 5. Strong computer skills.
  • 6. Budgetary understanding.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1. Master’s Degree.
  • 2. Experience working with nonprofits or community building.
  • 3. Grant writing experience.
• Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?: No
• Work Hours:
  • Standard office hours
  • 40 hours per week
  • Some after hours and weekends, depending on community partners’ and event schedules
• List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position: N/A
• Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No
• Posting Date: 10/14/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents