Basic Needs Graduate Assistant

Job Title
Basic Needs Graduate Assistant


Requisition Number
DU12622


Department Name
1B350:Financial Wellness


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$9,802 Stipend for Spring Semester plus tuition and health insurance.


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an eligible graduate program at the University of Kentucky.



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Physical Requirements

Ability to lift shelves, bend, push a heavy cart, and sitting for long periods of time.



Shift

20 hours/week scheduled 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday



Job Summary

The BBP GA will spend 50% of their time managing the Swipe Ahead program, including monitoring the survey data in Qualtrics, compiling a spreadsheet of new applicants, and sending the names and ID numbers to our contact at Aramark so their UK ID Cards may be loaded with meal swipes. Additionally, the GA will keep records of applications and reach out to students who may apply more than once to determine their situation and refer those students to the BBP director for further conversation. The remaining 50% of their time will be spent collaborating with the pantry director on programs, assisting with tabling/events, and occasionally helping with daily operations of the pantry.


Position will be posted until filled.

This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Good customer service and communication skills, data review, good organization, respecting confidentiality.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in social work, community work, education or related human service fields, customer service and processing application information.



Deadline to Apply
12/01/2024


Our University Community


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