Director of the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

8d•$80,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 Division of Student Affairs. 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 American, Pacific Islander, Southwest Asian, North African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and multicultural communities on campus and in the broader society that impact CSU students. The Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC) Is part of the Division of Student Affairs, specifically one of six Cultural Resource Centers (CRCs). APACC supports student success through educational programs, services, and community building opportunities. Open to all students, APACC welcomes those interested in connecting with Asian American, Pacific Islander, Southwest Asian, North African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and multicultural communities. APACC supports students with their transition to CSU and throughout their academic careers by providing support and encouragement for their academic, professional, cultural, and personal development. 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 CSU’s Principles of Community.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Sociology, Social Work, Asian American Studies, Ethnic Studies or a related area.
Four years of 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.
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 related needs and concerns.
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 and initiating appropriate strategies and resources necessary to achieve increased student retention and graduation rates.
Demonstrated experience with coordination, planning and facilitation of cultural educational programming and large-scale events that education and highlight the Asian Diaspora.
Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and students.

Nice To Haves

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.
Personal and professional commitment to CSU’s Principles of Community by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for meaningful and relevant outcomes.
Demonstrated funding proposal and grant writing skills.
Demonstrated experience in budget development, management, and fiscal reporting.
Demonstrated experience identifying learning outcomes and utilizing appropriate assessment techniques.
Ability to translate and interpret effectively the Center’s 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.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC), ensuring alignment with the Division of Student Affairs and Colorado State University missions, values, and strategic priorities.
Lead, supervise, develop, and evaluate professional staff, graduate assistants, interns, and student employees while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Design, implement, and assess culturally responsive student success initiatives, leadership development programs, educational programming, and outreach efforts that support APIDA, SWANA, multiracial, transracial adoptee, and Third Culture Kid students.
Cultivate a welcoming and affirming environment that promotes belonging, engagement, retention, persistence, and graduation for all students.
Develop and sustain collaborative partnerships with campus departments, academic colleges, student organizations, community stakeholders, alumni, and external constituents to advance student success and cultural education.
Oversee the administrative and operational functions of the center, including budgeting, fiscal management, policy development, resource allocation, facilities oversight, reporting, payroll approvals, and organizational effectiveness.
Secure and steward financial resources through fundraising, grant and proposal development, scholarship administration, and relationship-building to support the center’s mission and programming goals.
Facilitate training, workshops, and educational initiatives that increase awareness and understanding across the university community.
Represent APACC, the Division of Student Affairs, and CSU at the institutional, local, regional, and national levels while contributing to divisional leadership, committees, special projects, and cross-functional initiatives.