What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM COORDINATOR I position at University of Alabama, Birmingham?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Program Coordinator I to work part-time, 20 hours per week, in the Office of Advancement with the Benevolent Fund team. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Employee Emergency Assistance Program, including intake, assessment, case documentation, case presentation, referrals to additional resources, and maintaining data on the program. The Program Coordinator may also assist with presentations and other events during the Benevolent Fund spring campaign.
This position works closely with the other members of the Advancement Office. The Program Coordinator will report directly to the Benevolent Fund Manager.
This position is hybrid eligible after the probationary period.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Field inquiries for financial assistance from employees, assess the appropriateness of requests based on program guidelines, communicate with the employees to understand the situation and gather required documentation, make referrals to additional resources, and prepare the cases for presentation to the committee.
- Communicate with and present cases to the Employee Emergency Assistance Committee for review.
- Process payment requests for approved assistance and enter case data into electronic records for the program.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Annual Salary: $18.35 - $21.20 per hour
High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Experience working with people in times of crisis
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of local and national resources
- Work with diverse groups of people
- Critical thinking
- Very comfortable with math and problem-solving
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Qualtrics, and Oracle
- Reliable self-starter who is comfortable working independently after a period of training and as part of a team
UAB Benefits
UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the teacher's Retirement System of Alabama (RSA), a generous up to 5% retirement match in UAB’s voluntary retirement account, and additional RSA benefits. UAB also provides educational assistance for employees and their family, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees - Human Resources | UAB for a comprehensive list of eligible benefits.
UAB EEO Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Salary : $18 - $21
