Coordinator of Center

Position Summary

Situated within the Division of Student Affairs, the Coordinator of the Basic Needs Hub serves as a primary point of contact for PSU students facing housing insecurity, food insecurity, and other basic needs barriers. This position utilizes a trauma-informed lens and an equity-based framework to help students access essential resources that increase persistence and success.

The Coordinator provides direct services, assists students in determining eligibility for and applying to federal, state, and local benefits programs, and plays a critical role in the strategic development of the Basic Needs Hub. Responsibilities include developing internal feedback processes, coordinating with the statewide Basic Needs Oregon consortium, managing rigorous data tracking for state reporting, and building relationships with community stakeholders to ensure support is accessible to all students.

All work is conducted on campus with no remote work option.

• Provide direct services to students with basic needs and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Assist students in determining eligibility for and applying to federal, state, and local benefits programs.
• Develop internal feedback processes and coordinate with the Basic Needs Oregon consortium.
• Manage rigorous data tracking for state reporting.
• Coordinate culturally specific resources and build relationships with community stakeholders.

• Two years of experience providing direct service or advising to low‑income populations full‑time OR four years of internship, part‑time, graduate, or volunteer work with this population.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Knowledge of social and cultural systems influencing poverty and/or homelessness.
• Experience with crisis management and helping others problem‑solve to move past structural and systemic barriers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong organization and record‑keeping abilities.

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• Experience providing state and federal social support service referrals.
• Experience assisting students with federal financial aid programs, FAFSA, student loan systems, or scholarships.
• Experience successfully assisting low‑income individuals with SNAP, TANF, WIC, or other social safety‑net programs.
• Demonstrated experience providing services to a diverse population.
• Experience supporting, teaching, or working with college students.

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to PSU’s policies, including those on prohibited discrimination & harassment and professional standards of conduct.

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The starting annual salary for this position will be between $56,880 – $64,815. PSU offers an excellent benefits package, including 95% premium‑paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employees, their spouses, or dependents at any of the Oregon University System schools. A total compensation calculator is available for further details.

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