Current A/PASS Positions

Asian/Pacific American Student Services Assistant Director

Colorado State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Director of Asian/Pacific American Student Services. The Mission of Asian/Pacific American Student Services (A/PASS) exists to support the matriculation, retention, and graduation of Asian/Pacific American students at Colorado State University through direct services to students as well as through educational and cultural campus-wide programs. Committed to philosophies of diversity and inclusion, Asian/Pacific American Student Services creates and supports opportunities for interaction among university and community constituencies to enhance a campus environment that welcomes all students.

A/PASS Student Services is a part of the Division of Student Affairs, specifically one of seven Advocacy Offices that supports underrepresented students at CSU. The Division of Student Affairs at Colorado State University is a comprehensive student affairs program that serves a major state university and land grant college. The Division of Student Affairs encompasses a wide array of departmental services and programs addressing the needs of a student body of approximately 25,000.

Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a city of 135,000, 65 miles north of Denver. The city offers a unique blend of metropolitan advantages and small town friendliness. On the western edge of the Great Plains and at the eastern base of the Rocky Mountain foothills, Fort Collins with its ideal climate provides easy access to numerous outdoor activities. Within easy driving distance of the city is the Rocky Mountain National Park, three National Forests, and opportunities for world-class skiing, white-water river rafting and kayaking, fishing, hiking, boating, and camping. Fort Collins is a bicycle-friendly city and has over 300 days of sunshine a year.

Position Description:
The Assistant Director takes a lead role in the development and coordination of programs that enhance awareness of the many and varied aspects of Asian/Pacific American cultures. Another important role is that of supervising, advising, and working with individual students and student groups and providing appropriate support for them related to their specific concerns. The Assistant Director will also be involved in teaching, training, consulting and other activities that will assist others in enhancing their multicultural understanding. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of A/PASS and is part of the Office Management Team that includes the Director, Assistant Director and Administrative Assistant.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of two years full-time professional experience required in education, human services or other related areas. Master’s degree in student personnel or related field may be substituted for two years full-time professional experience.
Experience with student development at the college level
Evidence of involvement in the Asian/Pacific American community (includes more than ESL tutoring or teaching, living abroad in Asia or majoring in Asian Studies).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with diverse groups within Asian/Pacific American population, at the college level.
Ability to effectively demonstrate an understanding of the needs and concerns of Asian/Pacific American college students and their families.
Experience in program development and implementation, at the college level.
Demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to other aspects of diversity or diverse populations.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with campus departments.
Evidence of strong organizational skills and able to complete multiple tasks in a busy environment.

Experience with teaching, staff development, and staff supervision.
Experience with assessment, ACCESS, word processing, spread sheets, data bases, desktop publishing, e-mail and listserv management, and web page management.
Experience in program and office assessment.
Experience in implementing retention strategies.

Responsibilities:

Develop and support programs (such as the annual “Asian Fest”) that enhance cultural awareness on campus and surrounding community by working with students, other campus offices/departments, and resources within the community.
Work closely with students that may have questions related to their transition to the university, academics, financial aid, career options, campus resources or a variety of other areas.
Have working knowledge of A/PASS and campus resources, policies, and procedures.
Co-teach A/PASS classes when offered and conduct presentations related to diversity.
Assist with the hiring, training, and supervision of student staff
Coordinate and provide on-going support for special projects performed by office student paraprofessionals.
Provide support to student organizations affiliated with the office.
Serve as a positive role model and mentor to students.
Represent the office in the Director’s absence.
Requires some weekends and nights.
Additional duties as assigned.

Salary and Starting Date:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus University benefits package. Projected starting date is August 1, 2008.

Application and Deadline:
A complete application consists of:

One electronic file (Word document or PDF) that includes the following: 1) a letter of interest addressing all qualifications and job responsibilities, 2) curriculum vitae or resume, and 3) the names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references (including a current or immediately past supervisor).
Submit all documents to:

Chair of Search Committee, Dr. Jennifer Williams Molock
E-mail: Jennifer.Molock@colostate.edu

For more information, contact:
Asian/Pacific American Student Services
212 Lory Student Center
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8018
Telephone: (970) 491-6154
Fax: (970) 491-2574

Application and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however to ensure full consideration, complete application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. MST, July 7, 2008.

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all federal and Colorado laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. To assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves. Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work and living environment for its faculty, staff and students. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants considered for employment. An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history check.

Student Paraprofessionals

Communications & Web Page Manager

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The A/PASS web page provides information about the office, our programs, and staff members. Updated information about office and campus events, sponsored activities, job/internship opportunities, available scholarships, cultural resources, faculty/staff/student profiles, and more are also a part of the web page. In addition, there are links from the page to various student organizations, such as an Asian Interest Sorority, Multicultural Interest Fraternity, Hui 'O Hawai'i, the Korean American Student Association (KASA), Kulturang Pilipin@ (Club KP), and Ramnime.
Specific Job Responsibilities:

Updating information on all the A/PASS sponsored programs (e.g. P.A.L.S, Peer Contact, T.E.A. Time, Academic Achievement, and Asian Fest).
Posting information in a timely manner.
Working with the Lory Student Center Marketing Department to keep our website updated.
Soliciting and/or writing monthly cultural issue articles.
Attending staff trainings and regularly scheduled staff and supervisory meetings with the Assistant Director.
Writing monthly profile of A/PA student, faculty or staff member.
Maintaining monthly on-line newsletter (with program information, announcement, cultural articles, profiles, etc.).
Managing A/PASS Listserv.
Updating & posting information on the University Calendar.
Maintaining contact with Program Coordinators to keep student organization and other office programming information updated.
Marketing the web page and other A/PASS programs.
Evaluating the effectiveness of the web page.
Presenting at a staff meeting on a topic about diversity.
Liaison to APASS affiliated student organizations.
Attending a panel discussion/presentation on an as needed basis.
Mandatory attendance of certain Ram Welcome events, fall-staff training, and spring-staff training.
Participate in Asian Fest at the direction of the Director or Assistant Director.
Providing 2-3 hours of office support.
Additional duties as assigned.

Education Program Coordinator

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The Education Program Coordinator will serve to further educate the CSU community and the Fort Collins community about issues of diversity, including the history, culture and issues facing the Asian/Pacific American community. This position will represent the A/PASS office to the campus and the city of Fort Collins. This is a relatively new position for the office and will likely be evolving as the academic year unfolds.
Job duties include:

Providing students with current information about diversity issues pertaining to Asian/Pacific Americans.
Representing the office through panel discussions and the "Ask The Asian/Pacific American" (ATAPA) Project.
Marketing of programs.
Seeking to create collaborative programs with other CSU entities, especially Advocacy offices (Black Student Services, El Centro Student Services, Native American Student Services, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Services, Resources for Disabled Students and Women's Programs and Studies).
Maintaining accurate records and on-going records of contacts made throughout the year.
As a representative of the A/PASS office, coordinators are encouraged to attend other multicultural programs sponsored by other campus offices, student organizations, and academic departments.
Attending staff trainings and regularly scheduled staff and supervisory meetings with the Assistant Director.
Mandatory attendance of some Ram Welcome events, fall-staff training, and spring-staff training.
Evaluating programs and providing an end of the year report.
Presenting at a staff meeting on a topic about diversity.
The following are a list of some of the programs the position will be coordinating: T.E.A. Time, Asian Fest, Admissions programs, Academic Achievement Program, P.A.L.S., Rice Bowl and Spring Roll, and job opportunities.
Attending a panel/class discussion on an as needed basis.
Serving as a positive role model for students.
Providing 2-3 hours of office support.
Other duties as assigned.

Leadership Development Coordinator

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The Leadership Development Coordinator will serve to provide leadership development opportunities for the CSU community and the Fort Collins community. This position will represent the A/PASS office to the campus and the city of Fort Collins.
Job duties include:

Providing students with current information about diversity issues pertaining to Asian/Pacific Americans.
Marketing of programs.
Seeking to create collaborative programs with other CSU entities, especially Advocacy offices (Black Student Services, El Centro Student Services, Native American Student Services, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Services, Resources for Disabled Students and Women's Programs and Studies).
Maintaining accurate records and on-going records of contacts made throughout the year.
As a representative of the A/PASS office, coordinators are encouraged to attend other multicultural and leadership programs sponsored by other campus offices, student organizations, and academic departments.
Attending staff trainings and regularly scheduled staff and supervisory meetings with the Director.
Evaluating programs and providing an end of the year report.
Providing communication through e-mail, letters and phone calls about various programming.
Participate in Asian Fest at the direction of the Director or Assistant Director.
Liaison to ASCSU Student Diversity committee.
Presenting at a staff meeting on a topic about diversity.
Mandatory attendance of certain Ram Welcome events, fall-staff training, and spring-staff training.
The following are a list of some of the programs the position will be coordinating: Jump Leadership 1 and 2, Paving the Road volunteer program, Student Officer's Retreat, 1st & 2nd Year Student Retreat, , Graduate Student Activities.
Attending a panel/class discussion on an as needed basis.
Serving as a positive role model to students.
Providing 2-3 hours of office support.
Other duties as assigned.

Outreach and Assessment Coordinator

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The Outreach and Assessment Coordinator will serve to provide outreach to the campus and off-campus entities, specifically alumni. The coordinator will also coordinate assessment for the CSU community and the Fort Collins community. This position will represent the A/PASS office to the campus and the city of Fort Collins.
Job duties include:

Providing students with current information about diversity issues pertaining to Asian/Pacific Americans.
Marketing of programs.
Attending staff trainings and regularly scheduled staff and supervisory meetings with the Assistant Director, Administrative Assistant, and/or Director.
Maintaining accurate records and on-going records of contacts made throughout the year.
Coordinating assessment for first through fourth year students concerning retention.
In conjunction with the Communication and Web Page Manager, a newsletter will be created for CSU alumni.
Creating a contact list of Hawaii alumni.
Evaluating programs and providing an end of the year report.
Providing communication through e-mail, letters and phone calls about various programming.
Working with Alumni Center to create connections with alumni.
Attending panel/class discussion on an as needed basis.
Mandatory attendance of certain Ram Welcome events, fall-staff training, and spring-staff training.
Participate in Asian Fest at the direction of the Director or Assistant Director.
Presenting at a staff meeting on a topic about diversity.
Serving as a positive role model to students.
Providing 2-3 hours of office support.
Other duties as assigned.

Peer Contact

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The Peer Contact Program is an integral part of Asian/Pacific American Student Services and serves as one important way to contact new Asian/Pacific American students at Colorado State University. Your efforts are essential in positively representing A/PASS and sharing all of its resources with the campus community. Within this position, your primary goals will be attempting to create connections with new Colorado State University students (first years and transfers) and to serve as a resource, guide, and friend to them.
Specific Peer Contact job duties include:

Meeting all new students at the beginning of the semester and maintaining contact with them throughout their first year.
Ensuring that all new transfer students are also contacted throughout the year and that living off campus does not exclude students from your outreach.
Maintaining accurate and on-going records of student contacts throughout the year.
Attending staff trainings, regularly scheduled staff meetings, peer contact meetings and supervisory meetings with Assistant Director.
Assisting in the academic achievement program for new students and helping them find the resources they need to successfully navigate the CSU environment.
Providing students with current information regarding university policies/procedures.
Serving as a positive role model to students.
Coordinating a variety of programs geared towards supporting new students through the first year transition.
Attending peer mentoring workshops offered by Advocacy and/or the University Counseling Center.
Peer contacts are encouraged to attend with their assigned students any multicultural programs sponsored by other advocacy offices, student organizations, and other campus departments.
Preparing final report at the end of the academic year that includes an assessment of the past year's activities and suggestions for changes that might be made.
Attending a panel presentation/discussion once a semester.
Presenting on a topic once a year in a staff meeting.
Mandatory attendance of certain Ram Welcome events, fall-staff training, and spring-staff training,.
Participate in Asian Fest at the direction of the Director or Assistant Director.
Providing 2-3 hours of office support.
Additional duties as assigned.

Second Year Experience Coordinator

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The Second Year Experience Coordinator is an integral part of Asian/Pacific American Student Services and serves as one important way to contact second year Asian/Pacific American students at Colorado State University. Your efforts are essential in positively presenting A/PASS and sharing all of its resources with the campus community. Within this position, your primary goals will to create connections with second year Colorado State University students and to serve as a resource, guide, and friend to them.

Specific Second Year Experience Coordinator job duties include:

Meeting with second year students at the beginning of the semester and maintaining contact with them throughout their second year. Students living off-campus does not exclude students from outreach.
Developing programs, activities, and events focused on supporting the experiences of second year students.
Creating collaborative relationships with other entities on campus to provide a more comprehensive support of second year students.
Maintaining accurate and on-going records of student contacts throughout the year.
Attending staff trainings, regularly scheduled staff meetings, and supervisory meetings with Director.
Assisting in the academic achievement program for students and helping them find the resources second year students need to successfully navigate the CSU environment.
Providing students with current information regarding university policies/procedures.
Serving as a positive role model to students.
Second Year Experience coordinators are encouraged to attend multicultural programs sponsored by other campus offices, student organizations, and academic departments.
Taking responsibility for the e-mail account that will be created for this position.
Preparing final report at the end of the academic year that includes an assessment of the past year’s activities and suggestion for changes that might be made.
Attending a panel presentation/discussion once a semester.
Presenting on a topic once a year in a staff meeting.
Mandatory attendance of certain Ram Welcome events, fall-staff training, and spring staff training.
Participate in Asian Fest at the direction of the Director or Assistant Director.
Providing 2-3 hours of office support.
Additional duties as assigned.

Special Projects Coordinator

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The Special Projects Coordinator will be assigned new and special projects for the year.
Job duties include:

Attending panel/class discussion on an as needed basis.
Attending staff trainings and regularly scheduled staff and supervisory meetings with the Director and/or Assistant Director.
Mandatory attendance of certain Ram Welcome events, fall-staff training, and spring-staff training.
Participate in Asian Fest at the direction of the Director or Assistant Director.
Presenting at a staff meeting on a topic about diversity.
Serving as a positive role model to students.
Providing 2-3 hours of office support.
Serving as support staff for other programs.
Other duties as assigned.