Student Care and Wellness Coordinator - UCC and Campus Wellness | Azusa Pacific University - Military Veterans

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another. The Student Care and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for promoting overall student well-being through Student Wellness Resources. This position provides administrative support, outreach, resource navigation, referral services, and basic needs support for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through the APU CARES Program, supporting students who are managing barriers to well-being that impact academic engagement and participation in campus life. Required Education: Bachelor's degree required. Degree in counseling, social work, student affairs, or a related field preferred. Required Experience: Three years of experience in higher education, student development setting preferred. Experience overseeing benevolence and resource coordination is desired. Primary Duties/Essential Functions: With a heart to care for students' holistic wellness, this position carries and assists a caseload of students, connecting them to on and off campus resources for care; including academic, psychological, physical, and spiritual support. Serves as a member of the APU CARES Team in assigning, coordinating, and documenting student cases handled through the APU CARES program in the case management system, Maxient. Supports the Chair of the Care Team in the administration, evaluation and development of the APU CARES program. Acts as a liaison and point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and parents around student wellness and basic needs insecurity concerns. Coordinates and disperses financial support to students in need of food, housing, and basic needs support through the use of the Valentine benevolence fund. Facilitates and supports campus wellness promotion, education and resource development for all students, including historically marginalized populations including students of color, international students, students with disabilities, students from low-income backgrounds, students with trauma experiences, etc. Creates and maintains strategic partnerships with APU campus offices (Residence Life, Commuter Life, Accessibility and Disability Resources, Academic Success Center, University Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Spiritual Life, etc.) involved in promoting student wellness and development. Creates and maintains strategic partnerships with external community resources and organizations (e.g., Shepherd's Pantry) involved in promoting wellness and development. Represents Student Wellness Resources and the APU CARES Team through leadership and/or participation in designated campus committees and programs. Organizes creative basic needs programming for student support (mobile food pantry, food drives, etc) Other student wellness-related duties as assigned. Skills: Excellent communication skills, including a strong command of grammar and writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint desirable. Able to work independently and with little supervision, be proactive, and take initiative. Actively seeks out opportunities for growth and professional development. Demonstrates sensitivity and commitment to the unique needs of students experiencing emotional, interpersonal, academic, financial, and spiritual concerns. Knowledge of relevant ethical and legal parameters of professional practice. Mental Demands: Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action. Self-starter with a positive attitude, motivated and able to meet deadlines. In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students. Physical Demands: Requires repetitive motions and sitting at a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking on the telephone. Able to lift, bend, grasp, reach, lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally. Visual Demands: Reading, writing notes, and computer monitor. Environment: Pleasant office, comfortable temperatures. Technologies: Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel. Experience using Maxient or similar student conduct and case management software preferred. Compensation: Grade 7: $19.49 to $22.41 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package. Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'. You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/ Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Azusa Pacific University is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.