Assistant Director, Asian Pacific American Student Development (4501U) 2839 - 2839 About Berkeley

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Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: November 22, 2019

Departmental Overview

Multicultural Student Development (MSD) is charged with developing programs, activities, and strategies that promote students' academic progress and success by engaging them through multicultural practices that acknowledge and celebrate their individual and collective experiences. The unit coordinates a series of academic courses, educational and multicultural activities through its five offices (African American Student Development, Asian Pacific American Student Development, Chicanx Latinx Student Development, Multicultural Community Center, Native American Student Development). The unit is a key campus partner in helping the campus create an inclusive environment for multiple student populations and minimizing the inter-group tensions that on other campuses have resulted in disruptive and highly publicized bias-related incidents.

The Asian Pacific American Student Development (APASD) office is the campus center responsible for ensuring UC Berkeley's policies and practices, programs and services and overall campus climate is welcoming to all Asian and Pacific Islander students in ways that ensure the students' success. The staff of APASD collaborates with campus partners to provide advising in leadership on ethnic specific and multicultural issues that promote students' academic success and ensures their full access and participation in campus life. The staff works across MSD to address the complexities of creating inclusive spaces and experiences for students of multiple cultural and social identities and ensuring that the university community is equipped with the resources and information to facilitate the inclusion of community members across all identities. This is achieved through developing programs, activities, and strategies that engage students in multicultural practices that acknowledge and celebrate their individual and collective experiences and providing multicultural expertise to campus administrators. Together with their colleagues in the other MSD units the staff of APASD provide advocacy, support, resources and programs aimed at increasing retention, inclusion and understanding across the campus community on issues of race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, sexual and relationship violence as well as bias-related incidents. APASD advises undergraduate and graduate students who are underrepresented, low income, first generation, among others.

The assistant director role involves providing individualized services to students who are underrepresented, low income, first generation college students, and/or otherwise at a higher risk of experiencing academic difficulty, to help students succeed. Services may include academic advising, academic needs assessment, developing individual study plans, recognizing and addressing academic and non-academic barriers to academic success, and counseling on other aspects that may affect student retention and academic success. Includes specializations in particular underrepresented groups, particular academic skills (e.g., research skills, preparation for graduate programs), or success in particular academic programs.

Responsibilities

Asian American & Pacific Islander, and other multicultural advising

Advises students about academic and personal development resources to students engaged in ethnic specific, multicultural and/or cross-cultural studies, gender & sexuality studies, programs, services and organizations.

Refers students to appropriate campus and community resources.

Plans develops and implements advising strategies that address campus climate issues impacting students individually and in student organizations.

Program Management

Plans, develops and implements programs, services, activities, and strategies that promote critical dialogue and social change around multiculturalism, campus climate, and issues of equity and inclusion.

Works with student groups on planning their multicultural events. Determines and coordinates staffing and other logistical needs. Assures issues of safety, security, and risk management are addressed. Mentors and develops student staff (on event management and procedures)

Leads assessments in measuring program effectiveness and recommends changes in program content, procedures, and policies, as appropriate. Recommends the development of new activities and programs.

Coordinates the content, editing, and publication of APASD newsletters, website, brochures, and publicity materials. Assists in preparing proposals for extramural funding.

Student Leadership Development

Hires, trains, mentors, and supervises the work of undergraduate and graduate student coordinators and interns in close partnership with APASD Director.

Facilitates collaborative group processes and uses innovative, intersectional, and interdisciplinary pedagogical models. In close collaboration with APASD Director, leads weekly seminars and internships designed to promote students' academic success and retention, personal development and leadership formation.

Advises student group leaders on effective group management such as delegation, conflict resolution, event planning, etc.

Campus Leadership and Collaborative Relationships

Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders, on and off campus, critical to program success. Involves serving as a liaison with other programs and organizations on campus and in the community.

Promotes collaboration among various student, staff, faculty, alumni, and community constituencies with interests in social justice, equity and inclusion.

Works collaboratively with MSD colleagues to address campus climate issues and increase respect for differences across identities, particularly race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social/economic class, disability and other marginalities.

Professional Development & Other Duties As Assigned

Keeps abreast of changing and evolving trends regarding Asian American Pacific Islander students, multicultural education/counseling, multicultural education, identity, student development theories.

Other duties as assigned, including:

Special projects, membership in campus committees and work teams, and so forth.

Required Qualifications

Subject Matter Expertise

Knowledge of the histories, theories, and practice of multiculturalism, multicultural student development and student leadership development.

Knowledge of Asian American, Pacific Islander, and multicultural advising theories and practices.

Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance students' academic and personal development, such as collaborative and student-centered teaching/learning models, small group facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and advocacy.

Knowledge of trends and issues facing Asian American and Pacific Islander students from low-income, underrepresented, multiracial, multiethnic, mixed-race, mixed-ethnic, immigrant, refugee, disability, and/or LGBTQIA+_ backgrounds.

Knowledge of community, labor, youth, and/or student organizing.

Knowledge of research methodology and design.

Experience collecting and analyzing data, and generating reports.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities of students, staff, and faculty.

Highly developed interpersonal and public communication skills including political acumen, social/cultural perceptiveness, conflict management, and intervention strategies.

Program Skills

Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and practices of multicultural event planning and campus-community relations, including event design, organization, and production.

Knowledge and experience analyzing complex situations and identifying solutions to solve problems; skills and experience in developing and administering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students.

Education/Training:

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

Two to three years of professional experience in related areas.

Salary & Benefits

The annual salary range of the position is 60,000 - 65,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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