Student Program Coordinator

• Oversee Campus Cupboard inventory, coordinate with partner food distributors, stock shelves, coordinate food runs, and maintain cleanliness and organization of the pantry.
• Lead the development and implementation of campus food, clothing and item drives that support the various closets and pantries within the Student Engagement Center.
• Oversee marketing and communication efforts for the impact services.
• Assist individuals with applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by providing education, outreach, and one-on-one support through the application process and ensuring accurate submissions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in food safety, food insecurity and partner (Big 12 and Just Foods) training.
• Participate in donor events that help provide resources that support the impact services.
• Engage in grant writing to assist in securing financial resources to support the operations of the impact services.
• Conduct outreach to community resources that help diversify the Campus Cupboard shelves with respect to dietary and cultural needs.
• Manage the budgets associated with the Campus Cupboard.

• Supervise and provide leadership, direction, training and support to one graduate assistants and undergraduate student employees working in the Campus Cupboard regarding daily operations.
• Coordinate volunteer engagement opportunities and provide direction and instruction regarding their responsibilities in supporting the impact programs services.
• Communicate updates, scheduling adjustments, and operational changes efficiently to staff, volunteers, and customers.

• Develop and implement workshops for KU students, staff and faculty on food security and the Campus Cupboard.
• Host tabling and informational events around campus to expand awareness regarding the impact services.
• Create and oversee programming and educational events related to food insecurity and hunger justice.
• Establish a resource hub for alternative organizations in the community and on campus.

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate program learning outcomes. Ensure all registered student organization and community programming advances departmental, Student Affairs, and university learning outcomes; this includes the submission of monthly data points and identifying trends over time and projections for future needs.
• Track developing trends as reported by national organizations working to alleviate food insecurity: Stop Hunger Now, Feeding America, etc.

• Serve on the Student Engagement Center, Student Affairs, and university-wide committees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

1. This position is required to work on-site.
2. This position requires some evening and weekend work.
3. Lift up to 50 lbs with or without assistance.

1. Master's degree or bachelor's degree plus two years or related work experience.
2. One year experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.
3. Two years experience customer service.
4. One year of full-time experience working with college students through programs and services. Two years working as a Graduate Assistant will count towards one year of professional work.
5. Experience developing and implementing educational materials, programs, and workshops, as evidenced in application materials.
6. Applied knowledge of best practices and national trends impacting student involvement, engagement, and leadership development as demonstrated through work history.
7. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and other members of the community, as evidenced in application materials.
8. Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
9. Experience creating marketing materials and using social media in a professional setting, as evidenced by application materials.

1. Master's Degree.
2. One year of relevant experience involving food procurement, management related to social services, and/or higher education.
3. Interest in the development of a program that finds sustainable, inclusive, and person-centered ways to reduce food insecurity and hunger on campus, as evidenced in application materials.
4. Experience working with a wide range of individuals both in a campus and community setting, as evidenced in application materials.
5. Experience planning and leading events, record keeping, managing a budget, grant writing, data collection, coordination of employee and volunteer schedules, as evidenced in application materials.
6. Experience managing volunteers and employees, as evidenced in application materials.
7. Work experience requiring problem-solving skills, as evidenced in application materials.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins May 18th, 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.