Assistant Director of Basic Needs Services (Student Services Professional IV)

Job Title

Assistant Director of Basic Needs Services

Classification

Student Services Professional IV

AutoReqId

550190

Department

Basic Needs

Division

Vice President, Student Affairs Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $6,320 - $9,014 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $6,320 - $6,994 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

The Basic Needs Services department within Dean of Students Office provides comprehensive programs and support to students who experience unforeseen hardships or circumstances that often result in food, housing, and financial insecurity. Forms of assistance include food, temporary housing, grant funds, hygiene products, and access to gently worn professional attire. Students are also provided with guidance and referrals to on and off-campus resources. Such support alleviates the distress of meeting one’s basic needs while also managing academic, work, and other responsibilities, thus promoting well-being and retention. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Assistant Director of Basic Needs Services (Student Services Professional IV). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Basic Needs Services, the Assistant Director of Basic Needs Services will work independently to maintain a non-clinical caseload of students who seek basic needs services including food, temporary housing, and financial support. The Assistant Director will plan, implement, and lead campus-wide outreach educational programs that reduce stigma and promote available resources. Coordinate programs, ensure marketing efforts, and oversee supervision of student assistants. Collaborate with campus departments on programs, maintain existing campus partnerships and seek relevant off-campus partners who may enhance our basic needs services. The Assistant Director meets all compliance, assessment, and evaluation reporting requirements per the CSU Chancellor Office, (including grant and legislative funding), and attends monthly meetings.

The Assistant Director supports all functional areas within Basic Needs Services and will be cross trained to process each type of basic needs request and lead all programs as described below.

Food Insecurity

The Assistant Director will significantly expand and enhance campus efforts that highlight the value of CalFresh, reduce the stigma associated with applying for CalFresh, and build best practices that increase enrollment in this program. The Assistant Director will ensure compliance in collaboration with campus partners for AB 396, which expands CalFresh student eligibility through Local Programs that Increase Eligibility (LPIE). The Assistant Director will collaborate with the County of Orange Social Services Agency, ASI Food Pantry Coordinator, and others on outreach programs to ensure consistency and maximize communication. The Assistant