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Summary

Professional Expert II (Temporary): APIDA Amplified Program Specialist- Part-Time

Please note: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

This recruitment will remain active until the posted closing date. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of applicants. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified. Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly.They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Also note that you must upload all required documents. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered. Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript as applicable. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Position Details

Job Title - Professional Expert II (Temporary): APIDA Amplified Program Specialist- Part-Time

Position Number

Location - Fullerton College

Department - FC Ethnic Studies & Student Equity

Percentage of Employment - Part-Time

Months of Employment - Temporary One-Year Term

Work Schedule - Mon – Thurs, 10 AM – 4:30 PM; Maximum of 26 hours per week, 38.5 weeks

About Us: Fullerton College is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. Since our first class in 1913, we have grown to become one of the most successful community colleges in the nation. Our high transfer and graduation rates, rich academic programs and radically student-centered approach equip students with the skills and resources they need to succeed. Each year, thousands of students transfer to the CSU and UC systems as well as to private colleges and universities throughout the nation. Notably, during 2019, Fullerton College was ranked as the No. 1 community college in California in transfers to the California State University (CSU) system. We are consistently No. 1 in transfers to Cal State Fullerton. Fullerton College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution (AANAPISI). Fullerton College is a recipient for funding from the California Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program grant. The funding aims to help institutions serving Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) students better support their enrollment, progress, credential completion, and graduation.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the FCAPIDAAmplified Program Director and the Dean of Ethnic Studies & Student Equity, the APIDA Amplified Program Specialist will assist in developing and implementing academic support strategies to increase student recruitment and retention of students served by the college's APIDA Amplified Program, funded by the California AANHPI Student Achievement Program. The APIDA Amplified Program Specialist will assist with day-to-day operations, plan and facilitate programmatic efforts, and coordinate FCAPIDA Resource Center activities. The AANHPI Student Achievement Program aims to provide culturally responsive services to enhance student educational experiences and promote higher education success for low- income, underserved, and first generation Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students and other underrepresented students. Major goals of the AANHPI Student Achievement Program include: Improve key academic outcome indicators for APIDA and underrepresented students, Provide APIDA-targeted mental health and wellness support through workshops, activities and opportunities for students and the community, and Establish APIDA culturally relevant career readiness support and programming for students. Additional grant goals include ensuring research informs service approaches, curricula, and overall campus operations to serve APIDA students more effectively.

Responsibilities include welcoming and supporting students in the APIDA Resource Center by offering guidance, referrals, and a culturally affirming presence during daily operations; developing digital and print content, including flyers, newsletters, social posts, and outreach materials, to promote APIDA Resource Center programs, increase student visibility and engagement, and collaborate with Campus Communications for approval; conducting outreach efforts including giving presentations, tabling at events, and sharing announcements via Canvas and emails, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are aware of program resources, opportunities, and upcoming events; managing the @FCAPIDA Instagram account and the APIDA Amplified email newsletter with upcoming events and announcements; planning, facilitating, and evaluating programmatic efforts that align with the goals outlined in the AANHPI Student Achievement Program; coordinating APIDA Resource Center activities, events, and initiatives by managing logistics, hosting events, communicating with team members, and ensuring smooth day-to-day execution; using Wordpress to update the apida.fullcoll.edu website with flyers and personnel changes; forging collaborations with campus departments, student organizations, and community partners to co-host culturally relevant events, workshops, and social media posts.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related area OR at least two (2) years of experience in administering the specified project(s) or similar project(s). Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience supporting community college students from historically underrepresented groups, such as APIDA, low-income, and other marginalized groups. Experience with Microsoft Suite platforms, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Experience with Canva and/or other graphic design platforms, such as Cap Cut. Experience with managing social media platforms & creating content, particularly on Instagram. Experience with CanvasLMS, including creating announcements for students. Knowledge of Federal and/or State grant requirements. Experience in being a grant representative and engaging with community partners. Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students in achieving their educational goals

Salary Range

Professional Expert II: $25/hour

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question: How have you demonstrated you have knowledge of and are sensitive to the needs and experiences of the diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff? (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question: How would your experience, training, and/or knowledge of these types of diverse groups assist you in achieving the goals of this position? (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Can you provide proof, if hired, that you are eligible to work in the United States (NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications)?
  • Yes
  • No
* Can you perform the essential functions of this position as outlined in the job description with or without reasonable accommodations?
  • Yes
  • No
Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Transcripts (may be unofficial)

Optional Documents

  1. NACES Evaluation of Foreign Degree

Job Description

Professional Expert II (Temporary): APIDA Amplified Program Specialist- Part-Time

Please note: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

This recruitment will remain active until the posted closing date. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of applicants. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified. Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly.They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Also note that you must upload all required documents. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered. Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript as applicable. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Position Details

Job Title - Professional Expert II (Temporary): APIDA Amplified Program Specialist- Part-Time

Position Number

Location - Fullerton College

Department - FC Ethnic Studies & Student Equity

Percentage of Employment - Part-Time

Months of Employment - Temporary One-Year Term

Work Schedule - Mon – Thurs, 10 AM – 4:30 PM; Maximum of 26 hours per week, 38.5 weeks

About Us: Fullerton College is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. Since our first class in 1913, we have grown to become one of the most successful community colleges in the nation. Our high transfer and graduation rates, rich academic programs and radically student-centered approach equip students with the skills and resources they need to succeed. Each year, thousands of students transfer to the CSU and UC systems as well as to private colleges and universities throughout the nation. Notably, during 2019, Fullerton College was ranked as the No. 1 community college in California in transfers to the California State University (CSU) system. We are consistently No. 1 in transfers to Cal State Fullerton. Fullerton College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution (AANAPISI). Fullerton College is a recipient for funding from the California Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program grant. The funding aims to help institutions serving Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) students better support their enrollment, progress, credential completion, and graduation.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the FCAPIDAAmplified Program Director and the Dean of Ethnic Studies & Student Equity, the APIDA Amplified Program Specialist will assist in developing and implementing academic support strategies to increase student recruitment and retention of students served by the college's APIDA Amplified Program, funded by the California AANHPI Student Achievement Program. The APIDA Amplified Program Specialist will assist with day-to-day operations, plan and facilitate programmatic efforts, and coordinate FCAPIDA Resource Center activities. The AANHPI Student Achievement Program aims to provide culturally responsive services to enhance student educational experiences and promote higher education success for low- income, underserved, and first generation Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students and other underrepresented students. Major goals of the AANHPI Student Achievement Program include: Improve key academic outcome indicators for APIDA and underrepresented students, Provide APIDA-targeted mental health and wellness support through workshops, activities and opportunities for students and the community, and Establish APIDA culturally relevant career readiness support and programming for students. Additional grant goals include ensuring research informs service approaches, curricula, and overall campus operations to serve APIDA students more effectively.

Responsibilities include welcoming and supporting students in the APIDA Resource Center by offering guidance, referrals, and a culturally affirming presence during daily operations; developing digital and print content, including flyers, newsletters, social posts, and outreach materials, to promote APIDA Resource Center programs, increase student visibility and engagement, and collaborate with Campus Communications for approval; conducting outreach efforts including giving presentations, tabling at events, and sharing announcements via Canvas and emails, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are aware of program resources, opportunities, and upcoming events; managing the @FCAPIDA Instagram account and the APIDA Amplified email newsletter with upcoming events and announcements; planning, facilitating, and evaluating programmatic efforts that align with the goals outlined in the AANHPI Student Achievement Program; coordinating APIDA Resource Center activities, events, and initiatives by managing logistics, hosting events, communicating with team members, and ensuring smooth day-to-day execution; using Wordpress to update the apida.fullcoll.edu website with flyers and personnel changes; forging collaborations with campus departments, student organizations, and community partners to co-host culturally relevant events, workshops, and social media posts.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related area OR at least two (2) years of experience in administering the specified project(s) or similar project(s). Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience supporting community college students from historically underrepresented groups, such as APIDA, low-income, and other marginalized groups. Experience with Microsoft Suite platforms, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Experience with Canva and/or other graphic design platforms, such as Cap Cut. Experience with managing social media platforms & creating content, particularly on Instagram. Experience with CanvasLMS, including creating announcements for students. Knowledge of Federal and/or State grant requirements. Experience in being a grant representative and engaging with community partners. Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students in achieving their educational goals

Salary Range

Professional Expert II: $25/hour

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question: How have you demonstrated you have knowledge of and are sensitive to the needs and experiences of the diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff? (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Diversity: To demonstrate you meet the commitment to diversity minimum qualification, please answer the following question: How would your experience, training, and/or knowledge of these types of diverse groups assist you in achieving the goals of this position? (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Can you provide proof, if hired, that you are eligible to work in the United States (NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications)?
  • Yes
  • No
* Can you perform the essential functions of this position as outlined in the job description with or without reasonable accommodations?
  • Yes
  • No
Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Transcripts (may be unofficial)

Optional Documents

  1. NACES Evaluation of Foreign Degree
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