Program Coordinator II ASUM Bear Necessities

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ASUM Bear Necessities

invites applications for a

Program Coordinator II

to join their team. This position will report to the ASUM Bear Necessities Director (and ASUM co-personnel supervisors) and will serve as an important part of our direct student services. Based in the UM Food Pantry, this new staff member will be instrumental in both streamlining and expanding programming offered by ASUM Bear Necessities and the Food Pantry. This work will include providing application assistance for students interested in SNAP and other federal assistance programs, as well as increasing hours and availability of free food distribution to UM students.

Additional support work for the UMFP will include: outreach, event planning and support, oversight of volunteer recruitment and training, and client intake. Support work for ASUM BNA will include: a limited amount of student intake and case management, resource library oversight/expansion, and communications work in collaboration with the student Outreach Coordinator. This position will only supervise and train unpaid volunteers. Additionally, this staff member is expected to participate in all UM required staff trainings.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

Educate and assist UM students in applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and other similar federal and state aid programs including rental assistance, childcare assistance, utilities assistance, and more.

Support the UMFP Student Coordinator in conducting intakes and customer outreach as needed.

Conduct outreach for the UMFP and ASUM BNA with the support of the student Outreach Coordinator online, via social media, and in person.

Support the planning and execution of the UMFP anniversary fundraiser.

Support the planning and execution of small and large food drives including Can the Cats and annual spring drives.

Provide student intake and case management support through ASUM BNA.

Assist student interns and staff in expanding and maintaining the ASUM BNA Resource Library.

Join the ASUM BNA Director at all relevant committees and trainings including: Campus Basic Needs Committee, ASUM Basic Needs Committee, bi-weekly staff meetings, and others.

Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have working knowledge in:

SNAP application assistance

Case management best practices

Intake processes for both organizations.

Required Skills

Demonstrated commitment to university students and higher education.

Knowledge of or excitement to learn about basic needs issues particular to higher education.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to provide compassionate care to students in high-stress situations.

Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and listening and feedback skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to listen to students, and analyze their needs to provide consistent, accurate, and timely information and care.

Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals, and create and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Required Experienc

e

Bachelor’s degree required and at least three (3) years of experience in: academics, social work or social services or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About ASUM Bear Necessities

and UM

Bear Necessities provides support for students living through or on the edge of basic needs insecurity. Through connecting students with badly-needed resources, helping determine priorities and next steps, and providing emotional support, Bear Necessities staff can wade through difficult situations with students so they do not need to go it alone. Poverty can feel like a full-time job! We are here to help students find ways to have their needs met while also protecting their time to succeed in academics and their personal life.

Additionally, Bear Necessities works closely with UM’s student government and the UM Food Pantry (an organization under our umbrella) to advocate for systemic change in order to prevent students from experiencing basic needs insecurity in the future. This can look like increasing access to resources that currently exist, helping establish further resources, and engaging in discussion with on and off campus partners to correct assumptions made about the experiences of today’s college students.

The work we do is important not only because basic necessities are a human right, but also because by increasing student access to basic needs we enhance their educational experience, increase progress toward their educational goals, and improve UM students’ retention rates.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, please visit the links below.

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Video: Mission First, People Always

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Position Details

Position Title:

Program Coord II

Position Number:

NEW

Department:

ASUM Bear Necessities

Work Schedule:

Part-time, 0.75 FTE (30 Hours a week), during office open hours or M-F 9:00-5:00, 12 months/year

Salary:

$16.25/hr

Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan

, email the

Compensation Department

Union Affiliation:

FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period:

Six months minimum

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu