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Department: University Life - Student Support and Advocacy Center
Classification: Admin Office Specialist 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary range starting low $50k; commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) is committed to providing an empowering environment for all George Mason students to seek support services and to explore healthy life choices. The Center offers educational programming, one-on-one consultations, and resources in the areas of sexual and interpersonal violence, financial well-being, basic needs, substance use, and collegiate recovery. Staff also assist students encountering barriers to personal success.
About the Position:
The Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) is currently hiring two (2) Coordinators for Basic Needs Services.
The Coordinator for Basic Needs Services reports to the Assistant Director for Basic Needs Services and provides support services to students encountering food, housing, and other basic needs insecurity (BNI). The Coordinator has an assigned focus area responsible for either basic needs program initiatives or the Patriot Pantry day-to-day operations. Additionally, this position manages students in distress cases, develops and implements outreach and education efforts to raise awareness about basic needs insecurity and to increase student usage of SSAC services, and engages with University and community partners to maintain current services and expand SSAC spectrum of support. Through BNI services, SSAC aims to increase retention, persistence, and degree completion of students with the greatest need and risk of discontinuing their education. The Coordinator is a dedicated professional focused on supporting the holistic development of students while ensuring the well-being and safety of the University community.
Grant funding for the position is anticipated for three (3) years with the potential for future extension.
Responsibilities:
Students in Distress Case Management:
Prevention and Community Education:
Pantry and Program Operation:
Within their assigned focus area, oversees 1) the basic needs initiatives such as the Meal Swipe Program, Digital Card Program, Gowns for Grads and others; 2) day-to-day operation of the Patriot Pantry to include ordering, procuring (online and in-person), delivery, stocking, inventory management, and distribution of supplies to students.
Required Qualifications:
This position is not eligible for international visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Coordinator for Basic Needs Services at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.
Posting Open Date: May 5, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 19, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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