Coordinator, Panther’s Pantry

PANTHER’S PANTRY COORDINATOR: Student Success: Student Wellness: The Student Wellness is experiencing exciting growth, and we are thrilled that you are considering joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission of excellence. Are you ready for us?

Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are committed to hiring exceptional individuals because it strengthens our team and enhances our ability to succeed.

The Student Wellness is seeking a Panther’s Pantry Coordinator to join the already awesome team, taking the department to the next level of excellence!

What Makes the Department NAME a Great Place?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Here Is What You Will Do: The Panther’s Pantry Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing the daily operations, outreach, and strategic development of Georgia State University’s Panther’s Pantry—an essential resource providing food and hygiene products to students in need. This role ensures equitable access to resources across GSU’s multiple campuses and plays a critical part in reducing food insecurity and supporting student wellbeing. The coordinator will supervise part-time staff and volunteers, manage inventory, develop programming, and cultivate partnerships to strengthen the pantry’s impact.

Work Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Some evenings or weekends may be required for special events or outreach.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily pantry operations across Atlanta and Perimeter campuses
• coordinate bag preparation and distribution, locker sites, transportation, cleanliness, organization, accessibility, and safe lifting and movement of supplies.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and coordinate student assistants, interns, and volunteers; delegate work and support accountability.
• Track distributions, inventory, and service metrics; report outcomes and inform improvements.
• Manage pantry operating budget, invoices, purchasing, foundation accounts, food and hygiene inventory, replenishment, vendor and donor relationships, reimbursements, records, and university planning activities.
• Provide respectful, equitable client service, respond to feedback, and train student staff.
• Partner with campus units and student organizations to promote basic-needs resources, presentations, and awareness campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Requirements: Master’s degree in a related field

• Experience working in a college/university setting
• Familiarity with food insecurity and student basic needs services
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Valid driver’s license for intercampus transportation of pantry items
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all populations

Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position, all applicants must submit the following at the time of submission::

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)
• 3 Professional references (reference names, phone numbers and email addresses)

Georgia State University Values: COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.