Description:

The Basic Needs Center seeks a reliable student leader to empower, advocate, and meet the needs of
marginalized populations at UHD. BNC Student Leaders will assist UHD students with referrals to campus and community support services, occasionally assist with applications for community resources, support and manage the UHD Food Market. In this role, BNC Student Leaders provide front desk administrative support to the Basic Needs Center, and promotes campus and community events, resources, and other relevant information to UHD students through social media, press releases, interviews, and other appropriate modes of communication.

DUTIES:

• Interacts with UHD students, faculty, staff, administration and community members
• Maintains confidentiality of student interactions and meetings
• Provides front desk and administrative support to the Basic Needs Center
• Supports and/-or manages the UHD Food Market
• Manages and updates Basic Needs social media pages and associated accounts
• Drafts and edits communication (e.g., social media posts, press releases)
• Promotes events, resources, and other relevant information from the University and community
• Assists with preparing presentations and reports
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience using social media platforms (including Instagram, and Facebook) and strategies to increase views and followers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Available to work 15 hours per week

Qualifications: 

• Must be a currently enrolled UHD student
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must have received a Federal Work-Study award from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.