Basic Needs Coordinator (Student Services Professional III) CURRENT CSU SYSTEM-WIDE APPLICANTS ONLY (11/12 or 12/12)

***CURRENT CSU SYSTEM-WIDE APPLICANTS ONLY***

Our Commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU) Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system which educates the most ethnically economically and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15000 students with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and will contribute to policies programs and practices that support an inclusive accessible and equitable learning and working environment. Black Indigenous People of Color veterans and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

The Basic Needs Coordinator (SSP III) provides independent advisement and support to students experiencing food insecurity while oversee the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry which serves 2000 weekly visits. This position exercises professional judgment in overseeing pantry operations supervising 20 student staff and coordinating donations sourcing and distribution. Additionally the Coordinator develops and implements campus-wide outreach events and workshops including financial literacy cooking and wellness programs while fostering cross-campus and community partnerships. The role requires advanced problem-solving and interpersonal skills to help students navigate complex challenges recommend resources and strategies and design creative integrative solutions that improve student well-being and success.

Required Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences public or business administration or a job-related field.
AND
Three years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.

*A Masters degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

**Additional specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully applied the knowledge and abilities of a student services professional may also be substituted for required education on a year-for year basis.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Masters degree in a related field (counseling social work psychology applied behavioral science).
• Strong background in outreach event planning and donor engagement.
• Knowledge of CSU systems student support services and food safety standards.
• Experience supervising diverse teams of student staff and fostering professional growth.
• Strong organizational time management and communication skills.
• Experience applying basic counseling or advising techniques in sensitive or high-impact settings. Demonstrated ability to develop integrative solutions in collaboration with cross-divisional partners.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 11/12 (June off) or 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

CSU Classification Salary Range:11/12 $60936 - $86820 per year12/12$66480 - $94716 per year

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g. sick leave vacation health insurance). For more information please visit Information:

California State University Chico in accordance with CSU policy may require that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check sexual offender registry check and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes regulations or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a Limited Mandated Reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21 2017) as a condition of employment.

Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Drivers License as well as continued completion and compliance of the CSU Defensive Drivers Training course.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences exceptional faculty mentoring and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto Today Decides Tomorrow is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy experiential learning and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers engaged citizens and inspired stewards of environmental social and economic resources. Together they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California 90 minutes from the state capital Sacramento and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty outdoor leisure activities and a thriving arts music and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area theMechoopda and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land the flora the fauna and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race religion color ancestry age disability genetic information gender gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition National origin sex sexual orientation covered veteran status or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU Chicos Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety drug and alcohol use sexual assault and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU Chico Police Department or by calling . It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.