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The AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) THRIVE (Tacoma Husky Retention and Inclusive Vision of Excellence) Project is the University of Washington’s first AANAPISI (Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution) federal award and designates UW Tacoma as a minority serving institution. The project targets all undergraduate AAPI and low-income students, but especially those who are first-time in college. More information about the project is located here: here.

The AAPI THRIVE Project Director will oversee all components of this recently funded award and will work with offices across the UW Tacoma campus and with community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate grant services and activities as articulated in the project timeline. The Project Director will closely collaborate with a 3-member faculty leadership team: Principal Investigator, Rachel Endo (Dean & Professor, School of Education), and Co-Principal Investigators Cassie Miura (Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences) and Tanya Velasquez (Associate Teaching Professor, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences). The Director will also supervise and/or support a dynamic team of faculty, staff, and students to implement the project’s objectives. The Project Director must demonstrate an ability and willingness to work effectively with a diverse range of students, administrators, faculty, staff, and community partners; possess a leadership framework that is supportive of flexibility, high expectations/high support of employees, inclusive excellence, and teamwork. The Project Director will also oversee all budget-related activities and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with both University of Washington and U.S Department of Education grant regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Administration and Operations (65%)

Provide daily leadership, oversight, coordination, and monitoring, and direct key operational aspects of the AANAPISI project to ensure its successful implementation

Ensure that all project objectives are met accurately and by established deadlines, in compliance with sponsor, state, federal, and University of Washington regulations

Supervise and support AAPI THRIVE Project staff (Program Ops Specialist, Admin Assistant, student workers, and student interns), providing onboarding and orientation; taking corrective action as needed in partnership with the PI and UWT Staff HR team

Oversee strategic planning for the AAPI THRIVE Project in consultation with the grant leadership team and steering committee. Use data-informed approaches to ensure the ongoing effectiveness, efficiency, overall quality, and sustainability of operations, programs, and services. Work collaboratively with appropriate campus leaders and offices to institutionalize grant activities and raise ongoing awareness of AAPI students’ experiences and needs

Regularly communicate and meet with PI, Co-PIs, and project staff, including planning and facilitating regular meetings, and leading team-based initiatives and projects

Collaborate with and regularly update PI, Co-PIs, campus partners (including but not limited to Academic Affairs, Advancement, Enrollment Services, Equity & Inclusion, Financial Aid, and Student Affairs), the AAPI THRIVE Project Steering Committee, and community partners to ensure accurate and timely delivery of student services supportive of retention and success

Consult with the hired external evaluator on assessing and monitoring the project’s progress

Prepare for and facilitate formal and informal site visits involving the external evaluator, campus stakeholders, and community members

Create collaborative and effective work plans for project staff to ensure the project’s success

Budget and Grants Management (20%)

Lead data collection, data disaggregation efforts, and project evaluation using Office 365 tools and other UW/T data systems

Prepare and submit regular fiscal reports

Oversee all budget, budget modifications, and expenditures

Regularly audit and update a project staff handbook

Write monthly, quarterly, interim, and annual performance reports, with support from the faculty leadership team and program manager

Maintain communication with the U.S. Department of Education AANAPISI program officer

Campus & Community Engagement (10%)

Maintain ongoing communication with key campus and community stakeholders on project’s progress and upcoming opportunities

Participate in AANAPISI regional and national networks for grant awardees

Cultivate and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant AAPI-serving community organizations in Pierce County, South King County, and other regions where UWT students consider their primary residence, as well as the area’s community and technical colleges and K-12 districts

Establish and chair a community advisory steering committee

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs, Education, Higher Education, Counseling, Ethnic Studies (emphasis on Asian American or Pacific Islander Studies preferred), or related field.

4 years minimum experience in project or program management

2 years minimum experience in a supervisory role, managing direct reports, or overseeing student workers

Knowledge of student affairs and student development theory relevant to U.S. higher education as they relate to the educational experiences of AAPI and BIPOC college students

Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to design and execute collaborative and individual projects

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to effectively multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of attention to detail, reliability, productivity, and efficiency

Excellent work ethic and standards, including a demonstrated ability to handle challenges and conflicts with confidentiality, cultural humility, discretion, and fairness

Advanced technology skills, including database development and management, and strong understanding of software systems including MS Word, Excel, Access, and navigating new web-based resources

Ability to occasionally travel and work some evenings and weekends

Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through an anti-racist and social justice framework

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Education, Higher Education, Counseling, Ethnic Studies (emphasis on Asian American or Pacific Islander Studies preferred), or related field.

Knowledge of University of Washington policies, procedures, and systems.

Knowledge of Washington State education systems.

Experience with grants management

Direct experience working with underserved or historically marginalized populations, including those who are AAPI and/or from low-income backgrounds

Demonstrate knowledge of current challenges related to the AAPI community as it impacts students, including awareness of mental health and inherited/intergenerational traumas

Experience working with TRiO or similar MSI (Minority Serving Institution) programs or services

Experience working in a higher education setting (advising, counseling, management, teaching, or equivalents)

Experience writing and administering federal grants

The ability to gather, organize, analyze, and present complex qualitative and quantitative data sets

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.