Project Specialist (SC - Student Equity AANHPI)

Under general supervision, the AANHPI Project Specialist provides administrative and programmatic support for a grant-funded initiative designed to enhance the success, inclusion, and visibility of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students. This position supports the coordination and implementation of outreach, retention, and community engagement activities while providing resources and referrals to AANHPI students. The incumbent also assists in developing culturally relevant programming and may provide work direction to student workers, if assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the AANHPI student success program, including word processing, data entry, scheduling, and preparation of culturally responsive materials.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of flyers, newsletters, digital content, and outreach materials promoting AANHPI-focused events, workshops, and services.
• Serve as a point of contact for AANHPI student inquiries; provide information, resources, and referrals to support academic and personal success.
• Support the planning and execution of educational and cultural events such as AANHPI Heritage Month, speaker series, and community dialogues.
• Assist with program onboarding, student orientation, and support services tailored to AANHPI student populations.
• Maintain and organize resource materials related to AANHPI student advocacy, academic support, and identity development.
• Collect and compile data for reporting purposes as required by the grant and district, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, outreach efforts, and event logistics.
• Collaborate with faculty, classified staff, and student leaders to support culturally relevant practices that enhance AANHPI student experiences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of AANHPI student engagement and equity efforts.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Issues, experiences, and diverse cultural identities within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite, databases).
• Best practices in student engagement, outreach, and event coordination.
• Techniques and practices used in student support services and equity-focused programming.
• Methods of data collection, confidentiality, and reporting.
• Public relations principles and professional customer service standards.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Skills and Abilities:

• Provide affirming and informed support to AANHPI students from a range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Develop and implement programs and events that reflect and celebrate AANHPI heritage and student needs.
• Communicate effectively in person, via phone, and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Operate modern office equipment and learn new software systems as required.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling student data and sensitive program information.
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Respond to student inquiries with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
• Exhibit an understanding of and sensitivity to the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds of community college students, with a focus on the AANHPI student population.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting and may include activity within a student resource center or cultural center space.
• The role requires regular interaction with students, faculty, and staff.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support events.
• Travel to other campuses or local community sites may occasionally be required.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to:
  • Sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Occasionally bend, reach, kneel, or lift materials up to 25 pounds.
  • Use hands and fingers for computer and office equipment operation.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Occasionally travel between sites.
  • See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
  • Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Employment Conditions

This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD). The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little or no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only). NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction.