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 Academic Achievement Counselor 3

Job Description

Name: Employee ID:

Department: Multicultural Community Center Division: Equity & Inclusion

Current
Payroll Title: Job Code: 4501U
Assistant Director, Multicultural
Academic Achievement Counselor Recommended Community CenterSouth & South West
Job Title: 3 Working Title: Asian and North African Initiative

Job Field: Student Services Job Family: Academic Achievement Counseling

Job Category: Professional Job Level: Experienced

Supervisor
Name: Elisa Diana Huerta Submission Date:

1. Job Summary (Purpose of the Position – please give a brief description of the overall purpose of the position.
“Why does this position exist?” The Job Family Summary has been provided as a starting point.)

Multicultural Student Development (MSD) is charged with developing programs, activities, and strategies that promote
students’ academic progress and success by engaging them through multicultural practices that acknowledge and
celebrate their individual and collective experiences. The unit coordinates a series of academic courses and
educational and multicultural activities through its five offices (African American Student Development, Asian Pacific
American Student Development, Chicano/Latino Student Development, Multicultural Community Center, Native
American Student Development). The unit is a key campus partner in helping the campus create an inclusive
environment for multiple student populations and minimizing the inter-group tensions that on other campuses have
resulted in disruptive and highly publicized bias-related incidents.

Specifically, the Multicultural Community Center (MCC)South & South West Asian and North African(SSWANA)
initiative creates academic, community and social spaces to foster critical dialog across race and ethnicity; works to
create a sense of inclusion for students who perceive and experience Berkeley as unwelcoming; educates, advocates
and builds community across differences; and develops student leaders for a multicultural world. The Assistant
Director helps to carry out policies, procedures and programs in the MCC. This incudes developing and implementing
programs and strategies that create a sense of inclusion for students who view Berkeley as unwelcoming; providing
opportunities for students from different racial and ethnic groups to share their perspectives; building community
across differences; and promoting students’ academic success and retention. The MCC serves undergraduate and
graduate students who are underrepresented, low income, first generation, among others.

2. Scope
Generic Scope (Uniform across all jobs at this level - do not modify): Experienced professional who knows how to
apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the
full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse
scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope: Coordinates a multi-faceted Center, which serves multiple constituencies and communities, both on
and off-campus. Oversees student staffand dynamic set of programs that serve multiple constituencies, both on and
off campus. Sets goals and objectives for the SMCCSWANA Initiative in consultation with advisory groups and with
MSD. Works with student groups on shaping their programs and activities. Works one-on-one with individual students
to troubleshoot problems, offers general advising and counseling support, and makes referrals to campus and
community resources. Interprets policies on the use of the MCC and makes recommendations for changes in
policies, as needed. Coordinates and oversees large events in the MCCoversees events and programs. Prepares
annual reports for the Chancellor and other senior administrators on the operation and effectiveness of the
MCCSSWANA Initiative. Works independently under general supervision, receiving guidance on complicated
problems/situations. Some evening and weekend work is required.
3. Key Responsibilities (Indicate key functions and the estimated percentage of time spent performing each
function. If there are more than 10 key responsibilities, some of the similar functions may be grouped together and an
estimated % applied. Please indicate which responsibilities are considered "essential" to the successful performance
of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Visit the Career Compass Glossary for an explanation of
essential functions: http://careercompass.berkeley.edu/jobstandards/resources/glossary.html)

If applicable, describe the position’s role in planning the programs, functions, activities, and processes of the
organizational unit to achieve unit goals and objectives.

% Essential
of time Function Key Responsibilities
(Yes/No)
(To be completed by Supervisor)
10 Y Multicultural Advising

Provides advice about academic and personal development resources to students engaged
in ethnic specific, multicultural, and/or cross cultural studies, programs, services, and
organizations. Refers students to appropriate campus and community services.
3040 Y Program Management

Plans, develops, and implements programs, services, activities, and strategies that promote
critical dialogue and social change around multiculturalism, campus climate, and issues of
equity and inclusion.

Works with student groups on planning their multicultural events. Determines and
coordinates staffing and other logistical needs. Assures issues of safety, security, and risk
management are addressed. Mentors and develops student staff (on event management
and procedures)

Assesses program effectiveness and recommends changes in program content, procedures,

and policies, as appropriate. Recommends the development of new activities and programs.

Coordinates the content, editing, and publication of MCCSSWANA Initiative newsletters,

website, brochures, and publicity materials. Assists in preparing proposals for extramural
funding.
30 Y Student Leadership Development

Hires, trains, mentors, and supervises the work of undergraduate and graduate student
coordinators and interns in close partnership with the MCC Director.

Facilitates collaborative group processes and uses innovative pedagogical models. Leads
weekly seminars designed to promote students’ academic success and retention, personal
development, and leadership formation.
3015 Y Collaborative Relationships

Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders, on and off campus, critical to
program success. Involves serving as a liaison with other programs and organizations on
campus and in community; and convening and facilitating meetings of the MCC SSWANA
Initiative Advisory Board.

Promotes collaborations among various student, staff, faculty, and community constituencies
with interests in social justice, equity and inclusion. .
5 Y Professional Development

• Keeps abreast of changing and evolving trends regarding African American/Black South &
South West Asian and North African students, multicultural education/counseling,
multicultural education, identity, student development theories.

Other duties as assigned, including:

• Special projects; membership in campus committees and work teams, and so forth.

100 (To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15,
 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total
sum should add up to 100%.)

4. Knowledge and Skills (typically required of the position)

Subject Matter Expertise
 Knowledge of the histories, theories, and practice of multiculturalism, multicultural student development and
student leadership development.

 Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance students’ academic and personal development, such as
collaborative and student-centered teaching/learning models, small group facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and
advocacy.

 Knowledge of trends and issues facing students from low-income, underrepresented, South & South West and
North African, multiracial, multiethnic, mixed-race, mixed-ethnic, immigrant, refugee, disability, and/or lgbtqia+_
backgrounds.

 Knowledge of community, labor, youth, and/or student organizing.

 Knowledge of research methodology and design.

 Experience collecting and analyzing data, and generating reports.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

 Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities of students, staff, and faculty.

 Highly developed interpersonal and public communication skills including political acumen, social/cultural
perceptiveness, conflict management, and interventions strategies.

Program Skills

 Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and practices of multicultural event planning and
campus-community relations, including event design, organization, and production.

 Knowledge and experience analyzing complex situations and identifying solutions to solve problems; skills and
experience in developing and administering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students.

Other: This position has been designated as sensitive and requires successful completion of a Criminal Background
Check.

5. Education and Training

If needed, edit the pre-filled information below.

Education/Training:
 Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
 Advanced degree in related area preferred
 Two to three years of professional experience in related area preferred

Licenses or certifications, if any:

6. Problem Solving
Please provide 2-3 examples of problem solving for this position as described below (please be brief: 1-3 sentences).

Common problems solved by the employee:

  Works directly with individuals or groups of students to seek resolution of conflicts related of event planning or
scheduling.

 Negotiates with the Student Union to balance MCC polices and procedures with the Student Union policies
and procedures which are not necessarily in alignment.Identifying and nurturing student leaders; supervision
of student interns based on a set of student learning outcomes

Less frequent and more complex problems solved by the employee:

 Helps adjudicate competing visions for the Multicultural Community Center among different student groups;
helps clarify and define to the campus community what the Multicultural Community Center is.Helps clarify
and define to the campus community important information about SSWANA

 Facilitated communication among students with disparate points of view to keep the Multicultural Community
CenterSSWANA Initiative events and programs a welcoming and safe places for difficult discussions.

 Assists with resolving disagreements that may arise during the course of planning and executing SSWANA
Initiative programs.

Problems/situations that are referred to this employee's supervisor:

 Issues or actions that can lead to negative campus climate (e.g. incidents of racial bias that go unaddressed
by the campus administration).

 Conflicts among student groups that cannot be resolved by the MCCSSWANA Initiative Assistant Director and
continue to escalate.

7. Supervision (NOTE: Complete this section ONLY if the incumbent in this position, in addition to the personally
performed duties, performs at least 3 of the following):
 Independently selects subordinates OR participates in the interviews and recommends who should be hired;
 Independently determines subordinates' performance ratings OR recommends performance ratings;
 Independently decides within budgetary limitations the amount of subordinate merit increases, whom will be selected for promotional
opportunities, and whether to request the reclassification of a position, OR recommends these actions;
 Has independent authority to issue written warnings and suspensions and determines what discipline should be imposed upon a subordinate
OR recommends such actions;
 Has independent authority to resolve grievances or complaints OR formulates and recommends a resolution to grievances or complaints.

"Recommendations" are customarily given substantial weight by higher-level supervisors/managers and are typically accepted. Positions that give work
assignments to other employees and review their work products, but do not perform at least 3 of these functions are typically LEAD positions, not
supervisory positions.
Indicate employees supervised, job title and FTE.

Employee Supervised  Job Title  FTE

Multiple Student Employees (15-20 .375-.40
headcount)Student Interns Student Assistant II FTE

Please follow your department's or division's procedures for management review and then submit to your
Department HR Manager.

Document Retention
Review the job description with the employee before submitting it and annually thereafter at the time of the employee's
performance evaluation. Sign and date below and place a copy in the personnel file.

(Signature below is only required for hard-copy retention within the department. Electronic submission does not require
signatures.)

Supervisor
Name: Elisa Diana Huerta Supervisor Title Director, Multicultural Community Center
Employee Supervisor
Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

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