Student Resource Coordinator

The Student Resource Coordinator holds responsibilities primarily in coordinating the basic needs resource offerings by the Center for Student Life & Leadership. This position engages faculty staff and student organizations to support communication and resource offerings. It supports special programs that relate to areas of student support including food housing and financial insecurity.

This position manages the on-campus Food and Snack Pantries maintaining communication with students faculty and staff on the resources available. The college is committed to creating a single stop center for food housing and financial insecurity and this position will lead these efforts with support from the CARE team.

This role also supports health and wellness education programs offered by the Prevention Education program and the GRCC Health Clinic raising awareness of food housing & financial insecurity etc.

Requisition ID: 1149
Group: Professional Management and Administration
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation: Grade AP2 $20.63 per hour
Benefits: Full-Time
Reports to: Director of Student Life and Leadership
Posting Opens: 07/15/2026
Posting Closes: 07/29/2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and support activities pertaining to student emergency housing food and funding issues at all GRCC locations (Main Campus DeVos Campus MTEC and Lakeshore).
• Serve as back-up support to the Dean of Students APSS for emergency funding process.
• Offer outreach to students facing housing food and/or funding crises including Navigate referrals for Basic Needs and MiBridges workshops and applications.
• Support the offering in coordination with the Center for Student Life & Leadership Director and Assistant Directors of on-campus learning opportunities in the form of workshops or forums for students centered on tenant rights nutritional wellness on a budget and other related crisis-based issues around housing food and funding.
• Develop and promote volunteer opportunities for staff and student volunteers for campus basic needs initiatives including but not limited to the food pantry clothing closet and donation drives.
• Serv safe certified.
• Web editor for the student resource webpage.
• Serve as budget secretary for the food pantry and grant budgets supporting basic needs.
• Responsible for communication promoting the centers programming and resources for faculty staff and students.
• Manage food and snack pantries inventories which would include food drives stocking distributing inventory to snack pantries etc.
• Maintain updated data to the Center for Student Life & Leaderships basic needs dashboard.
• Coordinate Information Stations at the beginning of major semesters.
• Assist with Student Life services including opening closing and managing the front office.
• Assist with campus-wide events including but not limited to Involvement Week Homecoming Open Houses and Commencement.
• This is an on-campus position. Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving students and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Regular communication with the campus and community will include e-mail phone classroom visits face-to-face conversations web page management community partnering etc.
• Persons in this role are identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.
• Regular travel to Lakeshore and MTEC locations is required.
• Other duties as assigned by the director.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education Credentials

• Some college required with 3 years experience in the workforce in a human services field.
• Bachelor degree preferred public administration public health social work or a related field.

Work Experience

• Direct experience with at-risk populations preferred.
• Experience in programming and presentations preferred.
• Experience in program coordination & evaluation preferred.
• Experience in higher education highly preferred.

Skills

• Possess the personality and enthusiasm to work with a diverse population of students faculty staff and surrounding community.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a positive student oriented approach in a demanding work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and possession of character qualities including promptness courtesy confidentiality and dependability.
• Excellent organizational problem solving and public relations abilities.
• Must be proficient in verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with data tracking data analysis and reporting.
• Proficient in use of electronic student information systems (PeopleSoft) Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Scheduling and Reporting System (SARS) and other Internet applications.
• Compliance with FERPA guidelines.
• Understanding of the mission of GRCC.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read and write for extended durations.
• Ability to listen and speak for extended periods of time.

Mental Demands

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Must be able to effectively manage high stress student issues and concerns.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing.
• Proven initiative follow through and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking.

Working Conditions

• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.
• Must be able to work flexible hours (i.e. evenings and night) including occasional weekends.
• Travel is required. Reliable transportation is required.

BENEFITS

• Health Coverage: Six health insurance plan options including one with no health insurance premiums.
• Time off: Enjoy substantial vacation time.
• Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing and an onsite gym membership.
• Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options including a state retirement plan.

NEXT STEPS / APPLICATION PROCESS

• Please complete an application: Submit a cover letter and resume.
• Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age race color religion marital status sex/gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity gender expression height weight national origin disability political affiliation familial status veteran status or genetics in all programs activities services employment and advancement including admissions to access to treatment in or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs activities services and employment including recruitment selection retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel 143 Bostwick Avenue NE Grand Rapids MI 49503-3295.