Program Advisor - Civic Engagement

Troy University; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University is seeking a Program Advisor in the Office of Civic Engagement to support Basic Needs and Trojan Pantry operations, manage inventory, and cultivate external partnerships. The role includes supervising student employees and volunteers, coordinating engagement activities, and assisting with budgeting and grants.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication and organizational skills, and experience building relationships with community partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent relationship building and networking skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Budgetary understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide Basic Needs and Trojan Pantry support including donations, pantry operations, and inventory management.
• Supervise and train 10-12 student employees and 40+ civic scholar volunteers.
• Coordinate communication and day-to-day engagement activities.
• Manage civic engagement calendar and partner planning.
• Assist with budget management and purchases for activities.
• Assist with grant oversight from research to implementation.

Skills

Written/verbal communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Computer skills

Budget understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s Degree

Nonprofit/community building experience

Grant writing experience

Tools

None

Job description

The Program Advisor in the Office of Civic Engagement:

• 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?

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

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Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Chronicle of Higher Education
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  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
• Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action employer.
• Troy University participates in eVerify.