Coordinator of The Lion Food Pantry

East Texas A&M University • Commerce, TX

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About The Position

The Coordinator of The Lion Food Pantry provides day-to-day operational leadership for the campus food pantry and serves as a central hub for office operations within Student Advocacy & Support. This position ensures efficient pantry operations, accurate inventory management, compliance with food safety and donor requirements, and seamless administrative workflows that support case management and student support services. The Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring students experience a welcoming, organized, and responsive support environment.
ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of experience in office operations, program coordination, food pantry operations, or related administrative roles.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with students.
• Ability to lift/carry over 10 lbs. with occasional lifting/carrying over 50 lbs.
• Position requires extended periods of standing/walking.
• Requires some evening and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or related clinical area.
• One to three years of experience in office operations, program coordination, food pantry operations, or related administrative roles.
• Experiences supervising Professional Staff, Graduate Assistants, Student Workers, and Volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assists with management of the day-to-day operations of the Office for Student Advocacy and Support to include scheduling and managing student staff
• Submit weekly food orders and coordinate donation drives
• Maintain contract with the North Texas Food Bank and other partnerships
• Serve as the primary point of contact for office operations, including front-desk coverage, student traffic flow, and general inquiries
• Develop and maintain community partnerships to increase and expand services that address students' basic needs, prioritizing reducing food and housing insecurity.
• Assist with compliance and documentation requirements related to grants, contracts, and partnerships connected to pantry operations
• Participate in assessment, program improvement, and strategic planning efforts for Student Advocacy & Support
• Engage with donors and improve donor relations
• Assist with the development of news releases, newsletters and marketing for all areas of Student Advocacy and Support.
• Attends departmental and university meetings and collaborates with other offices and agencies.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student employees and volunteers assigned to pantry and office operations
• Develop training materials and operational guides for student staff
• Provides supervision to Graduate Assistants, Student Workers, and Volunteers.

Benefits

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees