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General Summary: 

The (Co-Production and Student/Community Engagement) Program Coordinator for the Asian American Studies Program (AsAmSt) supports the storytelling project development, creative media co-production, student development, curricular integration and civic engagement of AsAmSt faculty, staff and students, together with AsAmSt alumni and local community constituencies.  The incumbent works with a high degree of independence and integrated skill sets as a primary staff of a dynamic, interdisciplinary, academic unit with long-term goals of knowledge co-production, capacity-building, and educational transformation, particularly for under-resourced, metro-Boston Asian American students and communities.

Examples of Duties: 

• Assist the Asian American Studies (AsAmSt) Program Director and core faculty in planning and coordinating program initiatives related to educational resource development and student/community engagement in support of AsAmSt teaching/learning, knowledge co-production, and community-capacity-building;
• Contribute to digital production and web-based sharing of AsAmSt storytelling media and curriculum resources, such as murals, children’s books, digital stories and documentaries used for outreach, teaching, assessment and grant development;
• Contribute to coordination and administration of the student/community/alumni engagement and scholarship activities of the Asian American Studies Program, including student support, community planning, and impact assessment;
• Prepare creative and/or documentary storytelling products, such as digital video narratives, posters, exhibits and reports associated with grant initiatives and donor-advised projects;
• Facilitate meetings with AsAmSt student, alumni, and community co-producers or partners as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Asian American Studies and a minimum of three years of experience in Asian American Studies-related environments in university or community settings is required. Minimum of three years of experience in video, graphic design, multimedia production, editing, and training in community or campus settings is required. Minimum of three years of experience in Asian American Studies course-related educational support or community youth education development work OR matriculation in a relevant graduate program in a field related to education, expressive arts or ethnic studies is required. Experience with collaborative grant proposal development and documentation is preferred. Bilingual skills in Chinese, Vietnamese, Khmer or other Asian languages preferred.  Familiarity with university academic policies, practices and systems preferred. 

• Knowledge and understanding of diverse Asian American educational needs within urban and immigrant family and community contexts;
• Proficiency with software programs for storytelling co-production and organizational management, including Microsoft Office, iMovie, Adobe Publishing products, and Apple operating systems;
• Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff and administrative offices and Asian American community organizations;
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion, while working in an independent capacity;
• Strong English oral, written, and expressive/narrative communication skills;
• Strong multicultural, interpersonal skills;
• Strong commitment to customer service.

Application Instructions: 

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.

Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date. 

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting.  All other candidates will be considered after that period. 

Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link: 

Grade: 31            

Salary Ranges

This is an exempt union position. This is a grant funded position with a current end date of Dec 31, 2025, subject to renewal contingent on funding and university needs.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.