Penn State University hiring Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Community Coordinator in University Park, PA | LinkedIn (2024)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Community Coordinator of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Community is an integral member of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center (PRCC) staff and is primarily responsible for overseeing programmatic initiatives that support APIDA student communities. The Community Coordinator serves as an advocate and resource for students and student organizations and develops and assesses culturally relevant programs that build a community for APIDA students and allies. This includes advising/supporting Asian and Asian American Heritage Month planning alongside on-going initiatives. The Community Coordinator establishes and maintains strong collaborative relationships across campus units to serve students, specifically but not limited to APIDA communities. Additional duties include on-going contributions to the Paul Robeson Cultural Center and Student Affairs staff along with the coaching and mentoring of student staff. This position reports to the director of the PRCC.

Responsibilities:

• Advises student organizations and student leadership, develops, and executes programming, and serves on institutional committees to support APIDA students and their allies.
• Provides consultation, resources, and referrals concerning APIDA communities to various audiences.
• Assists organizations in developing and implementing sustainable leadership practices; and navigating established policies, procedures, and resource management strategies.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for academic, cultural and social programs and events that contribute to the recruitment and retention of students and the enrichment of the institutional community.
• Serves as liaison to various committees regarding initiatives and best practices.
• Direct supervision over APIDA community outreach and support initiatives within the Paul Robeson Cultural Center.
• Responsible for hiring, supervision, and evaluation of undergraduate student staff supporting on-going initiatives.
• Maintain APIDA student support initiatives, related equipment, and supplies in partnership with the PRCC leadership team.
• Successful development, promotion, execution, and assessment of a suite of programs that center the experiences and intersectional identities of APIDA students at Penn State.
• Collaboration within the Paul Robeson Cultural Center and its identity/community specific support: Black Cultural Community Support, Latinx Student Community Support and Indigenous, First Nation, Native Student Community Support.

Education:The position requires a master’s degree plus 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices working with students and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, specifically, but not limited to, APIDA populations as well as a strong commitment to supporting students of color and other minoritized student populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges facing students, staff, and faculty from historically underrepresented communities, including people with disabilities, people of color, queer, transgender, gender diverse, first-generation, low-income, international, immigrant, undocumented, tribal, and indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges facing students, staff, and faculty from historically underrepresented communities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate workshop/training curricula on racism, social justice, cultural enrichment, and inclusion, and other related areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development and skills in support of student communities and their associated organizations.
• Experience with program development, implementation, and assessment in student affairs or related student services.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills.

This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University and Student Affairs are committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Student Affairs upholds that mission through our commitment to developing an equity-minded community that fosters students’ academic, social, cultural, and personal growth.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
• Generous vacation time and sick time
• 15 paid holidays/campus closure days

To learn more about Community and Belonging in Student Affairs at Penn State, please visit: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/community-belonging

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$46,400.00 - $67,300.00

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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