Program Coordinator/ THRIVE

Help UNM-Taos students connect with the resources they need to thrive and reach their educational goals! We are seeking a part-time Program Coordinator at 0.50 FTE to support UNM-Taos Thrive: Food and Resource Center through student outreach, resource navigation, and referrals.

The Program Coordinator connects students with campus and community resources related to food, housing, transportation, social services, behavioral health, and medical services. The position shares resource information, provides referrals, and helps students understand how to access available services.

Primary responsibilities include coordinating Thrive’s food and resource services , assisting students with resource access, and supervising and supporting assigned student employees. The Program Coordinator maintains existing relationships with campus partners and community organizations, keeps basic program records, and assists with outreach and reporting in collaboration with Student Support Services staff.

The Program Coordinator works within the Student Support Services Department. Responsibilities and service hours will be prioritized in consultation with the supervisor to meet student needs and departmental priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides administrative and operational support for the implementation, coordination, and promotion of UNM-Taos Thrive: Food and Resource Center services.
2. Serves as a central point of contact for students seeking basic needs assistance and for faculty and staff referring students for support; shares information, provides referrals, and helps students access campus and community services related to food, housing, transportation, social services, behavioral health, and medical care.
3. Coordinates campus food and resource services; oversees the daily activities of assigned student employees and volunteers; and maintains collaborative relationships with UNM-Taos staff, campus partners, and community organizations to support service delivery.
4. Assists with tracking program expenditures, purchases, donations, and resource inventory; communicates supply and resource needs to the supervisor; and identifies potential sources of donations and supplemental funding.
5. Prepares and updates resource lists, outreach materials, service announcements, and basic operating instructions to help students access Thrive and other campus and community services.
6. Maintains basic program records, including service usage, referrals, and resource distribution, consistent with applicable confidentiality requirements; compiles information and assists with program reports and responses to inquiries.
7. Performs routine administrative tasks, including preparing correspondence, purchasing documents, service schedules, and program materials; delegates appropriate tasks to assigned student employees.
8. Assists with funding requests, donation solicitation, and related resource development activities under the supervisor’s direction, consistent with program priorities.
9. Conducts student outreach; helps students understand requirements and procedures for accessing resources; provides referral follow-up as appropriate; and coordinates food distribution and other basic needs support activities.
10. Supervises and supports assigned student employees and volunteers, including scheduling, training, assigning tasks, and providing guidance on daily operations and referral procedures.
11. May serve as a Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

1. Current Community Health Worker certification.
2. Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive, confidential information appropriately.
3. Knowledge of campus and community resources and referral networks that support students’ basic needs and well-being.
4. Ability to connect students with appropriate resources and explain how to access available services.
5. Understanding of social, financial, material, and other barriers that may affect students’ access to resources and educational success.
6. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.
7. Skills in supervising, training, and supporting student employees.
8. Proficiency with technology, basic data management, program tracking, and related software applications.
9. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
10. Ability to prioritize responsibilities and coordinate services within a part-time schedule.

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To be considered for this position, a cover letter and resume must be uploaded as part of the UNMJobs application process.
In your cover Letter: Please address how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.

Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.