"Basic Needs Coordinator"

Basic Needs Coordinator

Salary: $76,564.80 - $93,080.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 26-014

Closing: 4/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Throughout Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, CA

Division: District Wide

OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking a qualified individual as a Basic Needs Coordinator. The incumbent performs a variety of duties including coordination of programs and events, organizations, and supervision of staff and student workers for the Basic Needs program. Oversee system of service delivery that is responsive to California Community College, local, state, and federal initiatives aimed at removing barriers and improving student access and success; support the community by linking them to support programs, public resources, community organizations and regional support services for basic needs. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District team and become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months, and will be used to fill two (2) current vacancies and future vacancies. One vacancy is available at each campus: Grossmont and Cuyamaca College.

ABOUT THE GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT:

As the largest institution of higher education in East County, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has enhanced the quality of life in East County for over 65 years by providing top notch, affordable education and workforce training. Our institutions offer a variety of convenient online and in-person classes, along with competitive degree and certificate programs. The District, which includes Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College, serves nearly 30,000 students annually, and awards over 6,000 degrees and certificates each year. The colleges are consistently ranked as top transfer institutions to SDSU, and lead the way in developing educational programs, classes, and services that meet the diverse needs of East County's student population.

WE OFFER GREAT BENEFITS:

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District offers an excellent, fully paid benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.

Benefits include:

• Retirement - CalPERS
• Holidays - 19 paid holidays per year
• Vacation - 24 days per year
• Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year
• Fully Paid Medical (for employee and dependents)
• Prescription Insurance (for employee and dependents)
• Fully Paid Dental Insurance (for employee and dependents)
• Fully Paid Vision Insurance (for employee and dependents)
• And more... (please see Benefits tab above)

Benefit information listed in this recruitment is, to the best of knowledge, accurate. For the most up-to-date and detailed Benefit information, please visit our website at: https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php

ALL ABOUT THE JOB

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION:

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months, and will be used to fill two (2) current vacancies and future vacancies. One vacancy is available at each campus: Grossmont and Cuyamaca College.

Type of position: Full-Time - Monday - Friday

Salary: Range S-I

$36.81 - $44.75 Hourly

$76,574 - $93,075 Annually (based on 40 hours per week)

Initial Salary Placement: New employees start at Step A ($36.81 per hour) or B ($38.65 per hour) on the salary schedule.

To view the Supervisory Employees Salary Schedule for this classification, please Download PDF

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in public/community health, social work, higher education or closely related field; AND, four years increasingly responsible student services related experience including one year in a lead capacity. Experience involving community college programs and services in the basic needs services area is desirable.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: A master's degree in sociology, psychology, social work, public health, community health, or closely related field. (Minimum Qualifications for this position are established through Title 5.)

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Current California Driver's License
• Current California Food Handler's License for Food Banking (or ability to obtain upon hire)

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