Resource Education Specialist (SDS I)

This position works within the University’s Student Affairs Division, collaborating across the university to match students to basic need resources. The Student Assistance Services Department administers the campus food pantry, professional clothing closet, the 12th Van transportation service, and other vital resources connected to supporting students experiencing food insecurity and/or financial hardship.

The Resource Education Specialist, under the direction of the Director, provides professional assistance for the advisement, coordination, and organization of student developmental programs, activities, and/or services for Student Assistance Services and the 1973 Center.
 

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Food Pantry Coordination and Resource Management

• Develops, organizes, and supervises the pantry volunteer program to maintain the food pantry stocking & cleaning.

• Scheduling food drives for the campus food pantry

• Prepares administrative reports for the pantry usage.

• Advises students through the application process for community resources, ie, SNAP.

Student Outreach

• Collaborates with student organizations and departments to educate the campus about SAS resources.

• Manages social media, internal, and external messaging for outreach to the 1973 Center.

• Mentors and support students through 1:1 check-ins; tracking consultations through Maxient or Navigate.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with outside campus resources supporting the mission of SAS.

1973 Center Coordination and Planning

• Supports daily operations of the 1973 Center to support students impacted by hardships, including front desk and other operational support.

• Coordinates and assists in planning in-service training programs related to the mission of SAS.

• Maintains the Center’s events calendar and supports student organizations' use of the center.

Representation and Other

• Represents SAS in recruitment efforts (possibly including travel), Professional Development Opportunities, and presentations.

• Serves on committees to advocate for students' needs. Drives university vehicles for events and meetings including supporting the basic need resources & 12th Van.

• Participates in department and division wide activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support the department.

What you need to know

Salary: $17.65 hourly

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of food pantry database logistics.

• Experience with transportation services and logistics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Demonstrate an understanding of food insecurity and financial-related issues among college students.

• Experience partnering with student organizations and/or community resources.

• Demonstrate organizational, administrative, listening and problem-solving skills.

• Experience and comfort with public speaking.

• Exercise discretion and uphold the confidentiality of student records.

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting of 25lbs or more

Handling food

Other Requirements and Factors

• Attends meetings & conferences concerning students and/or with student groups at times beyond usual working hours.

• This position is security sensitive

• System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements