"Associate Director of APIDA Center"

Job Description

Classification: Administrator I
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,391 to $7,084 mo. CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined 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, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.*

Priority Screening Date: October 5, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

PURPOSE: Under the general supervision of the AVP for Community and Belonging and day-to-day work direction of the Director of the Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3), the Associate Director of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership for the Center. This position is responsible for implementing culturally relevant, research-informed programs and services that advance the goals of the CSU Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program (ASAP) and align with California Education Code § 89297.1.

This role includes oversight of academic success programs, culturally responsive learning communities, identity-affirming advising and mental health initiatives, internship and mentorship networks, leadership development, and curriculum-support initiatives. The Associate Director will also supervise student coordinators, collaborate with campus partners, manage center budgets, and evaluate the impact of programs on student success, retention, and well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, implement, and assess a culturally responsive suite of programs and services supporting AANHPI students, including: Culturally Responsive Learning Communities (CRLCs), Mental health stigma-reduction programming, Career readiness and AANHPI alumni engagement events, Embedded tutoring and academic support, Leadership development and peer mentoring
• Coordinate the AANHPI student cohort experience in collaboration with First Year Seminar, faculty, and Advising.
• Oversee student outreach efforts including peer mentoring and the High School AANHPI Summit.
• Provide informal advising and support for AANHPI students navigating cultural expectations, educational pathways, and intergenerational dynamics.
• Collaborate with academic departments to support development and promotion of AANHPI-focused curriculum and co-curricular programming.
• Develop and maintain data-informed evaluation tools that measure program outcomes including belongingness, GPA, persistence, and graduation rates.
• Supervise APIDA Center student staff and provide professional development opportunities rooted in cultural identity and social justice leadership.
• Manage the APIDA Center budget and report on grant-aligned deliverables and expenditures.
• Partner with campus units (e.g., Career Services, Counseling, Tutoring, Alumni Relations) to coordinate wraparound services that meet the needs of AANHPI students.
• Represent the APIDA Center and CSUMB at campus-wide committees, systemwide initiatives, and regional/national conferences relevant to AANHPI student success.
• Maintain strong communication and partnership with AANHPI faculty, staff, student organizations, and community leaders.
• Work with the Director and the Affinity Centers to establish short and long-term goals and objectives and lead the long-term strategic planning for the APIDA Center in alignment with the CSU and CSUMB's goals.
• Identify and pursue grants, sponsorships, and development opportunities to expand Center programming and services for APIDA students.
• Develop communication strategies that highlight AANHPI student achievements, share program impact, and raise the visibility of the APIDA Center.
• Create and conduct assessments of student services and programs with the goals of assisting APIDA student success, enriching their campus experience, and enhancing their academic success.
• Integrate an intersectional approach to programming that centers the diverse lived experiences of APIDA students across gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and immigration status.

Other Functions:

• Attends seminars and conferences to maintain program and professional development.
• Promotes and maintains an atmosphere of excellent internal and external customer service to cultivate welcoming spaces.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Social justice education and identity development theory related to AANHPI communities.
• Cultural and historical nuances within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations.
• Strategies to address mental health stigma, intergenerational trauma, and educational access.
• Models for identity-affirming academic support, mentoring, and leadership development.
• Successful practices in retaining and graduating students.
• Current trends in higher education.
• Delivering training to students and professionals.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures related to student activities and programming.

Skilled in:

• Organization and coordination of large-scale events.
• Budgeting, fiscal management, and reporting.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to develop and sustain collegial working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Ability to:

• Build partnerships across departments and disciplines to support students.
• Foster a sense of cultural affirmation, safety, and belonging for students.
• Manage complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Motivate students and build strong professional relationships across diverse communities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, and 2-5 years of relevant experience in cross-cultural and/or higher education support services.
• Master's degree in higher education/student affairs, ethnic or cultural studies, psychology, or another related field is preferred, which may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience supporting AANHPI students in a college or university setting.
• Background in program development aligned with student success outcomes.
• Familiarity with student information systems (e.g., Oracle/PeopleSoft), Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Experience facilitating leadership development, advising, and cultural programming.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND POSITION DESIGNATIONS:

The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position has been designated as a sensitive position with access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The position is required to participate in training at the direction of the Clery Director and must also promptly report allegations of reportable crimes according to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, its accompanying regulations; the California State Education Code, Chapter 15.5, of the Donahoe Higher Education Act, Section 67380; and the California State University system-wide policy, Code EO 1107.
This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage.
May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. Position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

This is a management-level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; an excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability coverage; life insurance; educational incentives; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For further information, please visit Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus.