Program Coordinator (7397U), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) - #73308

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Departmental Overview

The Centers for Educational Justice and Community Engagement (EJCE) is collaborative charged with developing programs, activities, and strategies that promote students' academic progress and success by engaging them through intersectional and multicultural practices that acknowledge and celebrate their individual and collective experiences. The EJCE collaborative coordinates a series of academic courses and educational and multicultural activities through its centers & offices (African American Student Development, Fannie Lou Hamer Black Resource Center, Asian Pacific American Student Development, Chicanx Latinx Student Development, Latinx Student Resource Center, the Gender Equity Resource Center, Multicultural Community Center, Native American Student Development, and the Native Community Center). The collaborative is a key campus partner in helping the campus create an inclusive environment for student populations through intersectional and transformative practices and approaches focused on mitigating harm and promoting connections among and across diverse communities. Each partner space is steeped in rich and vibrant legacies and established community-centered praxes of educational justice: leadership development, access, activism, academic excellence and social justice. Our work reflects interconnected identities and experiences through our collective and individual commitments to support and advance future global leaders. The EJCE team is housed within the Division of Equity & Inclusion.

The Asian Pacific American Student Development (APASD) office supports student needs, creates academic community, and social opportunities to deepen understanding of racial, ethnic, and intersectional identities. APASD fosters critical dialogue across race and ethnicity; provides a sense of inclusion for students who perceive and experience Berkeley as unwelcoming; educates, advocates, and builds community across differences, and develops student leaders for an emerging multicultural world. APASD houses the Pacific Islander (PI) Initiative South, Southwest Asian and North African (SSWANA) Initiative, and Asian American Political Activation Program (AAPA).

The AANAPISI Program Coordinator will have a pivotal role in the APASD office in providing administrative and logistic support with the implementation of the Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) grant. This grant is awarded through the Department of Education (DoE) which aims to support the social, emotional, and academic success and integration of current and prospective Pacific Islander (PI) and Southeast Asian (SEA) students, specifically at UC Berkeley. The program coordinator position works collaboratively with the APASD Director, Pacific Islander Initiative (PII) Assistant Director, the Asian American Political Activation Program (AAPA) Assistant Director, the South Southwest Asian North African (SSWANA) Program Director, student interns, and reports directly to the APASD Director.

*The term "Native American Pacific Islander" used by the federal government in this context means any descendant of the aboriginal people of any island in the Pacific Ocean that is a territory or possession of the United States. For more information, see federal definitions.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: October 14, 2024

Responsibilities

PROGRAMMING & LOGISTIC SUPPORT

• Schedules and prepares agendas, supporting documents for AANAPISI meetings, and UC-wide/internal/external campus meetings.
• In collaboration with APASD staff, students, and student interns, coordinates and plans large, complex AANAPISI-sponsored conferences and programs, such as Oceans Manifesting and Organizing Change (OMAOCh) Conference, Pacific Islander Transfer Mentorship Program, Summer Institute, Southeast Asian Student Organizing Retreat (SEASOR).
• Manages action items from AANAPISI meetings.
• Manages AANAPISI email account.

PURCHASING, PROCUREMENT, AND VENDORS

• Assists with purchases for AANAPISI events and programs.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors carts to purchase supplies in BearBuy and supplier/vendor purchase orders, contracts, and payments in BearBuy.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors reimbursements for AANAPISI travel, entertainment, and events.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors student stipends for AANAPISI.
• Provides information/troubleshoots on BearBuy and reimbursement processes, policies, and issues.

DATA AND REPORTS

• Creates evaluations for conferences and programs.
• Assists in researching, compiling, and preparing grant data for mid-year and annual reports.
• Prepares, edits, and modifies documents, including manuscripts, presentations, and proposals.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Works with APASD staff, APASD communication student interns, and the divisional Communication team to update/review/revise the website to better communicate the grants' charge and the organization's mission.
• Assists APASD office with communication about AANAPISI signature programs and coordinates efforts to communicate about AANAPISI services and functions externally and internally to other campus partners and community-based organizations.

Required Qualifications

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills, including active listening and critical thinking skills.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of programs, and actions to improve programs.
• Multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative procedures and processes, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

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 transformation/management, and crisis intervention strategies.

PROGRAM SKILLS

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

• Expertise and background in social justice, community organizing, Ethnic Studies, equity and inclusion, student leadership development.
• Experience working with Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian American students and communities.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

• The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $37.24 - $38.32 (Annual Salary: $77,755.38 - $80,000.00).
• This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
• This is a four-year, full-time (40 hours/week), Contract position that is eligible for full UC benefits. Possible extension is contingent on continued funding.
• This position is eligible for up to 20% remote work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor, and are subject to change based on departmental needs.
  

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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.

Other Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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