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AssistantDirectorofBasicNeedsSecurity
“Assistant Director of Basic Needs Security at Penn State. Skills: basic needs security, strategic leadership, partnership development, program oversight, implementation, case management, referral coordination, staff guidance, campus consultation, student engagement, advising, development, stewardship, fund management, data strategy, assessment, communications. Lead one of the four pillars of Student Care & Advocacy by developing and advancing a comprehensive, campus-wide basic needs strategy ali”
What You'll Achieve.
develops and coordinates a comprehensive, campus-wide strategy to address essential needs; streamline referrals and address service gaps; ensure consistent, effective support for students with basic needs concerns; advance basic needs initiatives; ensuring resources are allocated effectively and aligned with program priorities; inform decision-making, demonstrate impact, and increase awareness of available resources
Industry & Context.
supporting students navigating unexpected challenges; address essential needs, including food, housing, healthcare, and transportation; address service gaps; direct case management support as needed; address basic needs concerns; address basic needs initiatives
Serve on Student Affairs on-call rotation., PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, Applicants must be authorized to work in the U. S.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's Degree, 6+ years of relevant or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted, PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Nice to Have
master’s degree, experience in social work, case management, student affairs, human services, crisis intervention, or a related field
What You'll Do.
Lead one of the four pillars of Student Care & Advocacy by developing and advancing a comprehensive
campus-wide basic needs strategy aligned with divisional priorities.
Co-chair the Basic Needs Collaborative within the broader University basic needs framework
working in coordination with the Basic Needs Leadership Council
and partner closely with the Campus–Community Alliance
led by a fellow Assistant Director
to strengthen cross-sector collaboration.
Build and sustain relationships with University stakeholders and community providers to streamline referrals
and address service gaps for students.
Oversee and continue to develop emergency support programs and key basic needs initiatives
including the Student Emergency Fund
Emergency Dining Dollars
meal plan scholarships
and other direct assistance efforts.
Ensure effective coordination
and ongoing refinement of programs to meet evolving student needs.
Monitor and triage incoming referrals
create and assign cases
and provide direct case management for complex student situations.
Ensure effective coordination of care across systems while working collaboratively with other Student Care & Advocacy pillars and providing team-based support as needed.
Serve on Student Affairs on-call rotation.
and consultation to case managers and campus partners to ensure consistent
effective support for students with basic needs concerns.
Advise Students United Against Poverty and collaborate with student leaders to advance basic needs initiatives.
Oversee the intern program and support the development of student employees involved in basic needs efforts.
Partner with Student Affairs Development to support fundraising and stewardship efforts.
Oversee and manage funds that support basic needs programs
ensuring resources are allocated effectively and aligned with program priorities.
Lead efforts related to data collection
and communication to inform decision-making
and increase awareness of available resources.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
building partnerships across the University and community to streamline referrals and address service gaps; guides case managers and campus partners; fosters student engagement and leadership; Co-chair the Basic Needs Collaborative within the broader University basic needs framework, working in coordination with the Basic Needs Leadership Council; partner closely with the Campus–Community Alliance, led by a fellow Assistant Director, to strengthen cross-sector collaboration; Build and sustain relationships with University stakeholders and community providers; working collaboratively with other Student Care & Advocacy pillars and providing team-based support as needed; Provide guidance, training, and consultation to case managers and campus partners; collaborate with student leaders; support the development of student employees; Partner with Student Affairs Development
Communication Scope
communication to inform decision-making, demonstrate impact, and increase awareness of available resources
Process & Methodology
develops and coordinates a comprehensive, campus-wide strategy, Oversee and continue to develop emergency support programs and key basic needs initiatives, Ensure effective coordination, implementation, and ongoing refinement of programs
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