Program Assistant (Food Pantry)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Aug 29, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Assistant (Food Pantry)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	SHP-Dean's office-Admin
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers School of Health Professions ( SHP) is seeking a Program Assistant for the department of Clinical and Preventive Nutritional Sciences.The RBHS Food Pantry Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the operations and coordination of the food pantry. Working under the supervision of the Administrative Manager, the Program Assistant will perform a variety of tasks including organizing food inventory, assisting in food distribution, coordinating volunteer schedules, and maintaining documentation and statistical records. Among the key duties of this position include the following: Oversees and participates in weekly food pantry operations including, but not limited to, food ordering, accepting food delivery, organizing pantry items, managing inventory, opening pantry for designated hours, assisting pantry customers, ensuring confidentiality of all using food pantry. Serves as an agency representative, maintaining compliance and reporting as required by Community Food Bank of New Jersey and other partners. Supports community health events. Oversees all volunteers including recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervising. Supports data collection as required by University, researchers, and funders. Identifies and pursues funding opportunities for food pantry and other community activities (such as health fairs) including researching aligned funders, writing grant applications, and maintaining grant reporting compliance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	20S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	55626.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	66422.00
Annual Maximum Salary	78628.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree plus one (1) year experience required. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the educational requirement.
Certifications/Licenses	Must obtain Food Handler Certification within thirty (30) days. Possess a valid driver's license and access to properly registered vehicle.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have a strong commitment to community service as well as interpersonal, organizational, writing, data collection, and reporting skills. Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Experience with SNAP a plus. Master's Degree preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to lift and move containers weighing up to 40 pounds. Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) required to be on site for all pantry operational hours.
Special Conditions	Required to be on-site Mondays from approximately 11am-2pm and Tuesdays from 10am-4pm.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST3134
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details	Newark, NJ

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