Opt For Healthy Living
Director, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center
Opt For Healthy Living, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Director, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center
Job no:
543647 Work type:
Management (MPP) Location:
Sacramento Categories:
MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site Classification Title:
Administrator I Priority Application Deadline:
Sunday, October 27th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled) Position Summary Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Educational Equity Programs and Student Success (AVP), the Director of the APIDA Center is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and administration of the APIDA Center. They serve as the chief administrative leader of the APIDA Center, supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for the Center’s programs and needs. The APIDA Center provides comprehensive support to students by providing resources, information, and opportunities to support learning; empowering students’ holistic, academic, and personal development; providing general advising and college skills coaching; and fostering pride in Sacramento State. The Director manages programming, communications, and events for students served by the Center to ensure access to the support they need for retention and graduation. The Director is also responsible for building strategic partnerships with on and off-campus departments and organizations to build goodwill, fundraise, and elevate public understanding of the unique populations served by the APIDA Center. These partnerships include establishing a system to track program-affiliated alumni past graduation and into the workforce. The Director will plan and develop regular opportunities for alumni to engage and give back to Sacramento State. FLSA:
Exempt (not eligible for overtime) Anticipated Hiring Range:
$6,666 - $7,083 per month CSU Classification Salary Range:
$3,938 - $11,703 per month Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; evening and weekend hours dependent on department's needs Department Information The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center is committed to educational equity. The Center promotes and affirms the experiences of students who identify as part of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi diaspora. The Center educates and engages with students to foster holistic, academic, and personal development to raise cultural awareness and advocacy needs. Mission:
To foster, retain, and empower the academic and personal development of APIDA students. Vision:
Serve as a resource hub and advocate for the needs of APIDA students. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a related field (e.g., public relations, communications, public administration, marketing, education, counseling, journalism, social sciences) from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience. Experience: Relevant experience in program design, development, administration, and project management. Experience in preparing and overseeing various types of publications (e.g., print, web, email, social media). Experience with or knowledge of student development. Experience with recruiting and retaining volunteers and managing budgets. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge of public relations, marketing strategies, and event planning. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, university administration, faculty, and staff. Strong management skills with proven ability to recruit, hire, and develop staff. Excellent organizational, entrepreneurial, creative, and strategic skills. Appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment. Conditions of Employment: Ability to pass background check. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with advocacy programs connecting constituents with community leaders. Experience working with student-centric programs in higher education. Demonstrated success overseeing a cultural or identity-based Center, supporting underrepresented minority students. Documents Needed to Apply: Resume Supplemental Questions Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification. Recruitment Timeline: Initial interviews are anticipated to take place virtually November 4-8. Finalist on-campus interviews are anticipated to take place November 12-22. The target start date is Monday, January 6, 2025. Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and recreational areas. Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Equal Employment Opportunity: California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Background Check: A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Note to Applicants: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
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Job no:
543647 Work type:
Management (MPP) Location:
Sacramento Categories:
MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site Classification Title:
Administrator I Priority Application Deadline:
Sunday, October 27th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled) Position Summary Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Educational Equity Programs and Student Success (AVP), the Director of the APIDA Center is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and administration of the APIDA Center. They serve as the chief administrative leader of the APIDA Center, supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for the Center’s programs and needs. The APIDA Center provides comprehensive support to students by providing resources, information, and opportunities to support learning; empowering students’ holistic, academic, and personal development; providing general advising and college skills coaching; and fostering pride in Sacramento State. The Director manages programming, communications, and events for students served by the Center to ensure access to the support they need for retention and graduation. The Director is also responsible for building strategic partnerships with on and off-campus departments and organizations to build goodwill, fundraise, and elevate public understanding of the unique populations served by the APIDA Center. These partnerships include establishing a system to track program-affiliated alumni past graduation and into the workforce. The Director will plan and develop regular opportunities for alumni to engage and give back to Sacramento State. FLSA:
Exempt (not eligible for overtime) Anticipated Hiring Range:
$6,666 - $7,083 per month CSU Classification Salary Range:
$3,938 - $11,703 per month Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; evening and weekend hours dependent on department's needs Department Information The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center is committed to educational equity. The Center promotes and affirms the experiences of students who identify as part of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi diaspora. The Center educates and engages with students to foster holistic, academic, and personal development to raise cultural awareness and advocacy needs. Mission:
To foster, retain, and empower the academic and personal development of APIDA students. Vision:
Serve as a resource hub and advocate for the needs of APIDA students. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a related field (e.g., public relations, communications, public administration, marketing, education, counseling, journalism, social sciences) from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience. Experience: Relevant experience in program design, development, administration, and project management. Experience in preparing and overseeing various types of publications (e.g., print, web, email, social media). Experience with or knowledge of student development. Experience with recruiting and retaining volunteers and managing budgets. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge of public relations, marketing strategies, and event planning. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, university administration, faculty, and staff. Strong management skills with proven ability to recruit, hire, and develop staff. Excellent organizational, entrepreneurial, creative, and strategic skills. Appropriate judgment and problem-solving skills. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment. Conditions of Employment: Ability to pass background check. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with advocacy programs connecting constituents with community leaders. Experience working with student-centric programs in higher education. Demonstrated success overseeing a cultural or identity-based Center, supporting underrepresented minority students. Documents Needed to Apply: Resume Supplemental Questions Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification. Recruitment Timeline: Initial interviews are anticipated to take place virtually November 4-8. Finalist on-campus interviews are anticipated to take place November 12-22. The target start date is Monday, January 6, 2025. Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and recreational areas. Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Equal Employment Opportunity: California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Background Check: A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Note to Applicants: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
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