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Summary
The Office of the Dean of Students cultivates student success
through student support and advocacy, educational opportunities,
and the promotion of personal accountability and empowerment. The
Office of the Dean of Students' addresses issues of students'
safety and wellbeing, and we support all students in times of
challenge and crisis.
The Basic Needs Coordinator, in collaboration with CARE Team and
campus/community partners, will support the basic needs program to
meet the needs of under-resourced and high-need students. At the
direction of the Assistant Dean of Students/CARE Team and Student
Support Director, the Basic Needs Coordinator will oversee programs
and provide services, information, and resource referrals related
to food, housing, and financial security, as well as other student
needs as determined through needs assessments.
This position is dependent on the availability of funding. Funding
is currently expected to last 3 years.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are
not limited to:
(35%) Basic Needs Program Coordination & Student
Support
- Coordinate and administer the university's Basic Needs Program
to assist students experiencing food insecurity, housing
instability, financial hardship, and other basic needs
challenges.
- Meet individually with students to assess needs, provide
resource navigation, coordinate referrals, and assist with
applications for public benefits and other support programs.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of campus, local, state, and
federal resources to ensure timely and appropriate referrals.
- Coordinate and oversee food security initiatives, including
Clyde's Cupboard, Mountain Lion Meals, Fresh Food Friday, the Gift
Card Program, and other basic needs initiatives.
- Monitor student participation and service utilization to
identify trends, emerging needs, and opportunities for program
enhancement.
- Maintain confidential student records and documentation in
accordance with university policies and applicable
regulations.
(25%) Program Administration & Operational Support
- Coordinate daily program operations, including scheduling,
inventory oversight, and logistical support for Basic Needs
initiatives.
- Supervise graduate assistants, student employees, and
volunteers supporting Clyde's Cupboard and related Basic Needs
programs, including training, work assignments, and performance
feedback.
- Compile and maintain information regarding campus emergency
funding resources and coordinate with campus partners regarding
available assistance programs.
- Maintain records, prepare reports, and support compliance with
university policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
- Perform other duties related to the Office of the Dean of
Students, CARE Team, and student support operations as
assigned.
(20%) Partnership Development & Community
Collaboration
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen collaborative relationships
with campus departments, community organizations, government
agencies, and nonprofit partners to expand student access to basic
needs resources.
- Coordinate with CARE Team members, the Assistant Dean of
Students, and campus stakeholders to ensure an integrated approach
to student support.
- Maintain partnerships that promote equitable access to services
for historically underserved and under-resourced student
populations.
- Coordinate with community partners to maintain current resource
offerings and facilitate collaboration opportunities.
- Serve as a liaison between students and internal/external
resource providers to improve access and reduce barriers to
services.
(20%) Outreach, Education & Program Assessment
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate presentations, workshops,
trainings, and outreach activities to increase awareness of Basic
Needs services among students, faculty, staff, and community
partners.
- Collaborate with university communications and campus partners
to promote available programs and services through multiple
communication channels.
- Maintain and regularly update the Basic Needs website and
community resource directory to ensure information remains
accurate, accessible, and comprehensive.
- Participate in ongoing program assessment, student needs
assessments, and data collection efforts to evaluate program
effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
- Assist with the development and implementation of strategies
that strengthen student awareness, utilization, and success
outcomes related to Basic Needs services.
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by:
09/23/2026
- Potential interview dates: 10/06/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Potential start date: 11/01/2026
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not
discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation
practices.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Social
Work, Human Services, Higher Education, Counseling, Psychology,
Public Health, Student Affairs, or a closely related field is
required(Substitution : Year-for-year related experience
will be considered as a substitution for the required degree.)
- Experience supporting or coordinating case management, student
support services, basic needs initiatives, counseling-related
services, or other programs that provide individualized support to
students or clients is required.(Experience gained through
professional, paraprofessional, internship, practicum, student
employment, or volunteer roles may be considered.)
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Social
Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field is
preferred.
- Experience supporting college students within a higher
education environment, including coordinating basic needs
resources, program administration, student outreach, assessment, or
crisis response is preferred.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a
misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates
for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is
intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a
candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically
conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or
discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final
candidates to these appointments are required to complete an
Authorization to Release Information and provide contact
information for their previous institutions.
