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Student Health and Wellness is hiring a Food Security and Basic Needs Coordinator to act as the coordinator of basic need insecurity programs, services, and initiatives on campus. This role will collaborate with the SHOP student organization on operational and business management processes connected to the on-campus pantry.  In addition, this role will coordinate other basic need insecurity programs, including management, supervision, financial management, and educational opportunities focusing on student wellness.

Example of Duties  

• Manages and oversees inventory, ordering, delivery of food and products.  

• Oversees training of staff on standards of practice, food safety, and risk management to be compliant with university code and regulations.  
• Offers comprehensive and complex programming to support long-term changes in nutrition and wellness.  
• Conducts needs assessment to identify and implement innovative ways to meet targeted under- served and under-represented audiences.  

• Functions as an effective educator using innovative and creative approaches.  
• Establishes, organizes, and facilitates networks and coalitions at the local and area level to build community capacity.  
• Secures resources to support identified needs at the county and area levels. 
• Creates and manages database for educational resources and tools. 
• Assists with projects, reports, correspondence, grant writing, proposals, and data collection. 
• Monitors the program budget and makes recommendations regarding allocations of resources and expenditures of funds.  
• Data interpretation to be used to meet strategic goals.  

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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