Job Description
Assistant Director of Consultation, Advocacy, Resources, and Education University of Texas at El Paso - 4.2 El Paso, TX Job Details Full-time $60,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Staff supervision Program management Team supervision Social service program staff supervision Bachelor's degree Personnel management in education Individual case management in social services Staffing management
Full Job Description Position Information Hiring Department :
Division of Student Affairs - Food Pantry Reports To:
Assistant Dean of Students Job Location:
El Paso, TX:
On-site Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Hours:
40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends FLSA status: Exempt Earliest Start Date:
As soon as possible. Salary :
$60,000; Commensurate with experience. Required Application Materials:
Resume Cover Letter List of three references Position Summary Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
Market-Style Pantry Operations and Program Management Directs and manages the daily operations of the Campus Market-Style Pantry, including inventory control, ordering, storage, distribution, scheduling, and site operations. Coordinates and oversees on campus mobile pantry food distribution events. Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates Market-Style Pantry programs, services, and special distributions designed to reduce food insecurity among students. Ensures compliance with food handling regulations, donor requirements, grant-funded program requirements, record retention standards, and risk management practices. Oversees the maintenance, organization, safety, and functionality of pantry facilities, equipment, refrigeration units, storage areas, and related resources. Establishes operational procedures, service guidelines, and assessment measures to ensure efficient, equitable, and dignified service delivery. Develops and implements communication and outreach strategies to increase awareness, engagement, and utilization of pantry services. Student Services and Outreach Provides direct and indirect support to students experiencing food insecurity through needs assessment, resource navigation, referrals, follow-up and as appropriate. Coordinates services with campus partners (e.g., financial aid, counseling and psychological services, housing, and wellness services) to support student retention and success. Develops and delivers education, outreach, and training to students, staff, and faculty regarding food insecurity, pantry services, and available resources. Administrative, Fiscal, and Data Management Administers assigned pantry funding and gift accounts; tracks expenditures, monitors spending trends, and provides recommendations regarding resource allocation to support operational priorities and student needs. Develops and implements food procurement strategies, including food bank partnerships, food recovery initiatives, donor engagement, retail partnerships, and purchasing plans to ensure a consistent and nutritious food supply. Develops and maintains outcome measures, performance indicators, and assessment plans for pantry operations and basic needs initiatives. Prepares reports, presentations, and program evaluations for university leadership, grant funders, donors, and community partners. Identifies opportunities for program enhancement through assessment findings, stakeholder feedback, and emerging best practices. Supervision, Training, and Volunteer Coordination Supervises professional staff, student employees, interns, and volunteers supporting pantry operations. Recruits, trains, schedules, and evaluates student workers and volunteers to ensure consistent service coverage and adherence to standards. Provides leadership, coaching, professional development, and performance management for assigned staff and student employees. Establishes team goals, operational priorities, and performance expectations aligned with departmental and university objectives. Development, Grants, and Community Partnerships Collaborates with University leadership on program development, grant initiatives, fundraising efforts, and donor engagement to enhance Market-Style Pantry services. Builds and maintains partnerships with local food banks, community organizations, and regional resources to expand access and support. Represents the University on committees, coalitions, and community initiatives related to basic needs, food security, and student wellbeing. Institutional Leadership and Collaboration Leads strategic planning efforts related to food security and basic needs support, utilizing data, student feedback, and emerging best practices to guide program growth and enhance student success outcomes. Participates in divisional and university-wide committees, trainings, and professional development activities. Complies with all State of Texas and University policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Required Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and Experience:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in program management, higher education student services, basic needs initiatives, social services, or a related functional area. Demonstrated experience providing direct services or case management support to individuals. Demonstrated supervisory experience, including oversight of staff, student employees, or volunteers. Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Social Work, Education, Public Health, Nutrition, Human Services, or a related field Experience working with food pantries, food banks, social services, or basic needs programs in a higher education setting. Experience with grant writing, fundraising, or donor cultivation Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of program management, Market-Style Pantry operations, inventory systems, and food safety principles. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and outreach. Ability to analyze data, assess trends, and use findings to inform program improvement. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use institutional software systems. Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution's core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature. About the Division The UTEP Division of Student Affairs not only helps our students excel in the classroom, but also prepares students for a lifetime of success and accomplishment. With more than 280 clubs and organizations ranging from academic/professional to social and service groups, opportunities to study abroad, attend concerts, live on campus and participate in a multitude on intramural teams, there are countless ways for students to get involved. In fact, students who are involved on campus do better academically, persist to degree completion, have a deep sense of belonging to UTEP and develop lifelong friendships including an expansive professional network. Students will also find programs and services that focus on helping make the transition to college life, pay for school, study and enhance their university experience. Student life at UTEP is as dynamic and diverse as our student body. About the UTEP Food Pantry The UTEP Food Pantry offers support and assistance to UTEP students who are dealing with food insecurity. Food insecurity refers to having limited food available, including a reduction in the quality, safety or variety of food or ability to acquire food in a socially acceptable manner. Researchers have suggested that food insecurity is an issue that an estimated half of all college students struggle with. At UTEP, we recognize that food insecurity is an obstacle to student success and think it's crucial that students' basic needs are being met. Miner Perks and Benefits What UTEP Offers:
Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform Voluntary Benefits:
Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans Retirement Programs Longevity Pay Paid Vacation & Sick Leave Paid Holidays Employee Discounts & Perks Employee Education Assistance program And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits. Disclaimer:
Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment. Additional Information Note:
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Combination of sedentary and active work; frequent standing and walking; ability to lift, push, or move up to 50 lbs; use of fine and gross motor skills, including bending, reaching, and carrying. Combination of office and Market-Style Pantry/service environment; moderate to occasionally loud noise levels; may require evening or weekend hours during peak service periods or special events. In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at .
