Basic Needs Specialist

Basic Needs Specialist

Financial Aid Operations

Summary of Job Details

The Basic Needs Specialist reports directly to the Basic Needs and Rapid Rehousing Manager. UCSB Basic Needs programs and services are constantly developing and expanding critical new efforts to support student basic needs. The Basic Needs specialist works in a dynamic setting to support critical basic needs work. This position would support the Basic Needs and Rapid Rehousing manager not only in existing efforts but also new initiatives and programs. The Basic Needs Specialist supports the administrative, communication and programmatic needs of the Basic Needs and Rapid Rehousing Manager. As Basic Needs encompasses a variety of campus stakeholders this role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. During peak seasons basic needs programs can be impacted, and the basic needs specialist would provide programmatic support to ensure timely response for applicants as needed. This includes but is not limited to the Halal Kosher Grocery Program, the Undocumented Students Grocery Program, the Basic Needs Technology program and more. The basic needs specialist will work well independently as well as with a larger basic needs team on campus to ensure the success of programs and services.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Ability to work with a diverse student population.

Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances

Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos.

Ability to solve problems, conduct research and present solutions to management.

Special Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory criminal history background check

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Ability to travel on occasion

Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull-Notice Program

Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Application review begins 8/16/24

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #71230