Director of Asian Pacific American Cultural Center

Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

The Director of the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC) is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative Professional position reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Strategic Student Success Initiatives in the Office for Inclusive Excellence. APACC staff is comprised of an Assistant Director, Student Success Coordinator and student staff and volunteers.

The Director oversees all programs, services, and operations of the cultural center, applying forward thinking leadership on behalf of the students based in awareness of current and relevant topics within the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid communities on campus and in the broader society that impact CSU students.

The Director provides leadership in the development and the implementation of education and outreach programming on social justice issues. Knowledge of, and experience with, educational programming from an intersectional framework is a core component of this position. In addition, this position will actively embrace and role model CSUs .

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

A signing bonus of $2, max is available for successful candidates.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. The search committee may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. We would encourage you to apply, even if you dont believe you meet every one of our qualifications as described. Required Job Qualifications

Masters degree in Student Affairs, Sociology, Social Work, Asian American Studies, Ethnic Studies or a related area.
Five years professional, full-time experience in an administrative / educational leadership position in higher education.
Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate current and historic Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid related needs and concerns from a social justice perspective that includes the intersections of race, ethnicity, nationality, sexuality, class, disability, gender and other significant aspects of identity.
Demonstrated experience working with, and ability to relate effectively to, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid students as well as all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other campus constituents.
Demonstrated knowledge of common academic retention, transition, and cultural and career concerns of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid students, their families, and their communities.
Demonstrated experience implementing and evaluating student success initiatives from a culturally responsive and equity minded approach and initiating appropriate strategies and resources necessary to achieve increased student retention and graduation rates.
Demonstrated experience with coordination, planning and facilitation of social justice educational programming on topics related to intersectionality, power, privilege and oppression across multiple identities race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, disability, etc.)
Demonstrated experiences working with diverse student populations race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, etc.)
Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and students.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with the general public, such as a diplomatic approach to problem solving and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid students and the community.

Experience building and expanding a community of support and advocacy including developing and providing mentoring, educational programming, resources and referrals for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid students.

Demonstrated success in working with faculty, staff and students in a higher education setting.

Demonstrated experience working with alumni and donors.

Personal and professional commitment to equity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and / or accountability for diversity outcomes

Demonstrated funding proposal and grant writing skills.

Demonstrated experience in budget development, management, and fiscal reporting.

Demonstrated verbal and writing skills, as represented through presentations, workshops, training, teaching, and public speaking.

Demonstrated experience identifying learning outcomes and utilizing appropriate assessment techniques.

Ability to translate and interpret effectively the Centers mission and philosophy to all members of the University community, acknowledging the important priorities of education and student development, provision of services and building a sense of institutional community.

Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary to best meet the needs of students.

Essential Duties Job Duty Category Leadership and Team Management Duty / Responsibility

Serve as organizational leader and collaborative member of the APACC professional staff team.

Serve as member of the Office for Inclusive Excellence Leadership Team (OIE), working closely with leadership across the division and Cultural Resource Centers.

Provide leadership in developing and implementing the vision and mission of APACC and aligning efforts with priorities of the Office for Inclusive Excellence and the Universitys vision / mission.

Supervise, hire, support, develop, and evaluate 2 full-time professional staff, with indirect supervision of a team of student staff / interns and graduate students.

Develop annual budget and manage fiscal accounts for APACCs multiple budgets state funding, gift accounts, scholarships).

Serve as a campus leader and advocate for issues related to equity and social justice, leading with a lens centering Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid identities.

Understand campus resources, policies and procedures and serve as a reliable and accurate source of information to current and perspective students and their families.

Serve as an advocate for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid students to ensure their needs and concerns of students are addressed, inside and outside of the classroom.

Develop and support collaborative partnerships with campus departments and academic colleges to enhance the retention and gradation of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid students.

Provide comfortable environment to welcome Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid students in their multiple identities to foster a sense of belonging.

Provide leadership and vision for APACCs Student Success programming and initiatives, such as leadership programming, signature events, end of year student recognition, K-12 outreach, and more.

Percentage Of Time 50 Job Duty Category Administration Duty / Responsibility

Administer and manage the centers organizational functions including office accounts, facility and equipment inventory and use, policy development and implementation, preparation of reports, publications, public relations, and proposal writing for external funding.

Supervise department personnel effectively to ensure programs and services support the campus-wide strategy and mission of the department.

Conduct ongoing assessment of the centers programs and effectiveness to improve outcomes.

Provide support and guidance to university recognized student organizations and representatives in student government.

Develop and support programs, policies and procedures to support student transition, retention and graduation.

Responsible for payroll approvals and procedures.

Participate in regularly scheduled divisional and center staff meetings.

Participate in divisional and campus-wide committees for searches, projects, events and other activities.

Percentage Of Time 25 Job Duty Category Campus and Community Collaboration Duty / Responsibility

Seek, develop and obtain funding to support the mission and assist with operation of APACC and provide opportunities for student success.

Initiate programs and events for alumni engagement.

Build and enhance relationships with alumni and external constituents.

Represent the University and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid communities locally, regionally and nationally.

Build strong partnerships with other campus and community leaders and key influencers to support Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid students and the center.

Assist the community and campus on issues concerning Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA), Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid individuals and communities.

Facilitate training and workshops for students, faculty and staff groups on a variety of topics related to social justice, race and intersections of identity.

Initiate and / or collaborate on projects, programs, and activities throughout the Office for Inclusive Excellence, Division of Student Affairs, and campus divisions / colleges, including student recruitment and retention activities, major events, and professional development and leadership programs APIDA & SWANA Heritage Month, annual retreat, and educational programs).

Provide internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to become involved in the APACC community.

Percentage Of Time 20 Job Duty Category Other Duties Duty / Responsibility

Special projects and programming support.

Cross-train / backup for the Cultural Resource Center team as needed.

Other duties as assigned and / or requested.

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