Staff assistant

Company Description:

Founded in 1973 in Boston's historical neighborhood of Roxbury, Roxbury Community College (RCC) serves as a beacon of educational opportunity for the diverse populations who live near the campus and throughout the City of Boston. RCC is recognized as a Predominantly Black institution (PBI) by the United States Department of Education and is the only institution of higher education in New England to hold that distinction. Home to 26 programs of study, the College offers unique educational pathways for students to pursue while experiencing life on a city campus. Our dedicated workforce of faculty, staff, and administrators reflects the communities that we serve. RCC strongly encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences to apply for employment opportunities at the College.

Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. Roxbury Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Safety & Security Report, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at:

Job Description:

Title: Rox Box Staff Assistant

Unit: Non-Unit Professional

Department: Project Access

Reports to: Assistant Director of Project Access

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director of Project Access in overseeing all logistics, food procurement, distribution, and collection of pantry products.
• Supervise student workers/ volunteers.
• Monitors Rox Box to ensure effective operations in compliance with established safety standards.
• Assist Director of Project Access to exchange information, coordinate efforts, and obtain information concerning the pantry program and activities.
• Assist Director of Project Access with donor organizations to secure nutritious foods and other essential need items to enhance student success at RCC.
• Assist Director of Project Access with the creation and execution of sustainable food delivery schedules to stock and maintain/ distribute food for the Rox Box as well as the Food Lockers
• Utilize technological software (i.e., Microsoft applications and pantry software programs to perform related administrative tasks, including but not limited to inventory management.
• Assist Director of Project Access with monthly semester reports on usage, programming, and goals for the Rox Box.
• Maintain accurate records of food distribution and donations.
• Assist the Director of Project Access review and analyze data concerning the pantry to improve work methods, determine progress, revise established procedures, and/or provide information.
• Provided needed info for the Director of Project Access to prepare reports concerning assigned pantry activities to furnish required information and to make recommendations concerning procedures, programs, and activities

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to engage in service delivery with individuals with strict confidentiality.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stock pantry.

Additional Information:

• This is a part time, temporary position.
• We are seeking applicants with flexible schedules.
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

After completing all of the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.

Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or [email protected] .

ADA Compliance:

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .