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Stanford University Assistant Director, Asian American Activities Center in Stanford, California
Assistant Director, Asian American Activities Center
Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Stanford, California, United States
Student Services
Post Date Mar 07, 2024
Requisition # 102485
For full consideration, please submit your application by 11:59 pm on April 06, 2024
The Asian American Activities Center (A3C) serves as a critical hub on campus, building community among Asian and Asian American students, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni to foster greater understanding and awareness of the Asian experience in America and globally. We provide a welcoming space, resources, and programming to ensure the personal and academic success of all students, especially students who are from immigrant backgrounds, are the first in their family to attend college, and/or are from underrepresented ethnicities or other marginalized identities.
The A3C is proud to be part of the Centers for Equity, Community, and Leadership (ECL) within the division of Student Affairs. The Centers consists of the Asian American Activities Center, Black Community Services Center, El Centro Chicano y Latino, FLI Student Success Center, Markaz Resource Center, Native American Cultural Center, Queer Student Resources, and Women’s Community Center. Each Center works to promote diversity, inclusion, and respect; and empowers students to thrive.
The Asian American Activities Center seeks an Assistant Director who will work collaboratively to provide innovative services and opportunities to support our diverse and vibrant population, while building a community that provides students with a sense of belonging, identity affirmation, purpose, empowerment, and leadership development.
The Center’s core values are:
Collective liberation : All our struggles are interconnected and we strive to work together in racial solidarity to combat white supremacy and systems of oppression in our ourselves, families, communities, and institutions.
Honor history : We honor the struggle and legacy that came before, and commit to carrying the mantle of our ancestors forward.
Action-oriented : We prioritize the exercise of agency and endeavor to put our reflections and learnings into action for the betterment of ourselves, families, and communities.
Intentional intersectionality : We recognize and are intentional in addressing and incorporating the multitude of people’s overlapping identities, oppressions, and lived experiences. This includes a willingness to self-examine and challenge our own biases.
We seek qualified candidates who support these values and the mission of the Center.
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Associate Dean and Scott J.J. Hsu Director of the Asian American Activities Center, the Assistant Director (“AD”) will be responsible for working collaboratively to plan and implement facets of the center as it pertains to the mission.
The AD will lead and manage several student-facing programs and function under minimal supervision. Working with other A3C Directors, the AD also identifies, clarifies, and resolves complex issues with substantial significance and impact that may span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge requiring independent judgment. The AD administers, implements and interprets university and department policies and procedures on issues regarding student life, identity, belonging, and more.
CORE DUTIES:
Work collaboratively with the A3C leadership team to plan, manage, and execute annual cultural, educational, and other flagship programs to meet the goals of the Center.
Administer an area and/or program(s) in student services: o Evaluate effectiveness and provide recommendations based on analysis. o Design and implement new programs and services as needed.
Train and supervise students with a focus on leadership development and skills building on program development, management, execution, and evaluation.
Collaborate with others to help resolve community and/or program issues and concerns, interpret policies, and mediate complex and sensitive issues.
Advise individual students on a range of issues, including but not limited to academic, personal, and organizational issues: o Resolve multi-dimensional matters in response to students in crisis or at risk, including helping students navigate sensitive and confidential issues. o Refer students to campus partners and resources where appropriate.
Advise and build the capacity of voluntary student organizations: o Provide organizational, leadership, and policy advising. o Assist in resolving conflicts.
Maintain a physical presence in the Asian American Activities Center and support the daily operation and maintenance of Center spaces inclusive of all meeting rooms, computer cluster, storage area, and offices.
Collaborate with staff of the other community centers and campus partners to support joint programming around cross-center issues and intersections as needed.
Serve as a subject matter expert to other departments and represent the A3C at university meetings and events, including advocating for the needs of students, especially for marginalized Asian/Asian American populations, as needed. May be tasked with presenting and sharing the work of the center.
Support communications and outreach efforts, including the center’s quarterly newsletter and social media.
Assist in financial and other administrative processes of the Center.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Student affairs, academic, or work experience related to the fields of education, social work, community organizing, race & ethnic studies, counseling psychology, or other work and training in the social sciences with a focus on access and belonging.
Preferred: Master’s degree and 2+ years of experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of issues relevant to AsianAmericanand/or Pacific Islanderidentity and history, social justice issues, and the ability to apply this knowledge in a higher education setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with internal and external audiences, campus partners, various constituents (faculty, staff, alumni, students), and with all levels of management.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Program development and/or program management experience.
Advanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with individuals and groups from various identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities/projects.
Strong computer and technology skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Zoom, Slack, social media platforms, and Canva or similar marketing tools.
Understanding of and ability to administer financial processes such as financial transactions or reimbursements, data entry, understanding contract or vendor requirements, etc.
Ability to ensure compliance with external regulations and legal, financial, and University policies.
Preferred: Supervisory experience and/or demonstrated ability to manage, train, and mentor the personal or professional development of others.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequently sit and perform desk-based computer tasks.
Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days of onsite work per week and occasionally more as needed to meet student and departmental needs.
Able to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
The expected pay range for this position is $69,100 -$100,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
HOW TO APPLY
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter with your online application . Please address the following questions in your cover letter:
Cover Letter Prompt : Please include why you are interested and qualified for the position. Briefly describe what you think are the most pressing needs/challenges of Asian & Asian American students in higher education and how you would begin to address these needs as the Assistant Director of the Asian American Activities Center.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their application.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 7502
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: H
Requisition ID: 102485
Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible