CalFresh Program Coordinator - 139901

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Food Security Programs, the CalFresh Program Coordinator independently provides a variety of programs and support services for Basic Needs at UC San Diego. CalFresh Program Coordinator takes on responsibilities relating to case management, daily operations, and on and off campus partnerships.

The Incumbent conducts case intake, advising, and intervention, and makes referrals related to food insecurity. CalFresh Program Coordinator is responsible for application enrollment and management includes pre-screening applicants for program eligibility and participating in the completion of the CalFresh application. Supervises CalFresh student team while managing daily service operations. Guides students in interaction with campus leaders and represents students on these issues when appropriate. Advise student leaders on moderately complex and sensitive issues. Serves as a liaison between the Basic Needs Center and community partnerships. Performs outreach to the UC San Diego student population to promote CalFresh awareness. Manages the CalFresh program materials procured through research and consultation with community partners, both on and off campus. The CalFresh Program Coordinator compiles statistical information, conducts presentations, and attends collaborative meetings and training for the UC San Diego campus community in support of Basic Needs.

Using professional student services theories and concepts, performs a limited range of duties and responsibilities within a Student Life program. Works independently to provide information and interpretation of clearly defined policies, procedures, and regulations. Receives direction regarding more complex issues and/or program(s). Identifies individual student needs for programs and services and advises on appropriate programs and resources.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education & experience, with progressive student affairs professional experience and/or direction community involvement with student-initiated services.

• Knowledge of services and resources available to food insecure students, and experience developing partnerships and cultivating collaborative working relationships with internal and external constituencies including state, location, and national organizations focused on serviced food insecure students

• Knowledge of assessment methods and demonstrated understanding of best practices related to student learning outcomes. Understanding of data collection as both an assessment tool and an evaluation tool. Demonstrated ability to interpret data for both assessment and evaluation purposes.

• Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Ability to advise students in program development, budget management, and student/professional staff hiring, development, supervision and evaluation. Experience in counseling and crisis intervention particularly with low income and food insecure students.

• Skills in service orientation, active listening, critical thinking. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize in a fluid environment with shifting priorities. Ability to develop and implement both short term and long-term goals, and coordinate, collaborate and manage large scale projects with multiple stakeholders

• Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs. Proven skill in using computer-based applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail.

• Understanding of University rules and regulations. Ability to interpret UC system-wide and UC San Diego policies and procedures relating to student organizations.

• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning. Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.

• Interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with diverse student and community populations, both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively facilitate group discussion

• Ability to multi-task, verbal communication, written communication and organization skills. Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate functions and activities while handling multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

• Overtime and weekends may be required.

• Mandated Reporter: This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of

  1. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.