Professional Expert II (Temporary): APIDA Amplified Program Specialist- Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District seeks a Professional Expert II: APIDA Amplified Program Specialist (Part-Time) at Fullerton College. The role supports recruitment and retention of APIDA students, coordinating the APIDA Resource Center and related outreach efforts.

Under supervision, you will implement academic support strategies, manage communications, and collaborate with campus partners to advance grant goals and culturally responsive services for underrepresented students.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related area OR at least two (2) years of experience administering the specified project(s) or similar project(s).
• Commitment to diversity. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds of students, staff, and the college community.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support students in the APIDA Resource Center with guidance and referrals.
• Develop digital and print content (flyers, newsletters, social posts) for outreach and engagement.
• Conduct outreach including presentations, events, and Canvas/email communications.
• Manage APIDA social media accounts and the APIDA Amplified email newsletter.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate programmatic efforts aligned with grant goals.
• Coordinate Resource Center activities, events, and day-to-day operations.
• Update apida.fullcoll.edu using Wordpress for flyers and personnel changes.
• Collaborate with campus departments and community partners on culturally relevant events.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in related area

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Word

PowerPoint

Canva

CapCut

Instagram

Canvas LMS

Job description

Job Title

Professional Expert II (Temporary): APIDA Amplified Program Specialist- Part-Time

Location

Fullerton College

Department

FC Ethnic Studies & Student Equity

Percentage of Employment

Part-Time

Months of Employment

Temporary One-Year Term

Work Schedule

Mon – Thurs, 10 AM – 4:30 PM; Maximum of 26 hours per week, 38.5 weeks

About Us

ABOUT US

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

Fullerton College is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. Since our first class in 1913, we have grown to become one of the most successful community colleges in the nation. Our high transfer and graduation rates, rich academic programs and radically student-centered approach equip students with the skills and resources they need to succeed. Each year, thousands of students transfer to the CSU and UC systems as well as to private colleges and universities throughout the nation. Notably, during 2019, Fullerton College was ranked as the No. 1 community college in California in transfers to the California State University (CSU) system. We are consistently No. 1 in transfers to Cal State Fullerton.

Fullerton College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution (AANAPISI). Fullerton College is a recipient for funding from theCalifornia Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program grant. The funding aims to help institutions serving Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) students better support their enrollment, progress, credential completion, and graduation.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the FC APIDA Amplified Program Director and the Dean of Ethnic Studies & Student Equity, the APIDA Amplified Program Specialist will assist in developing and implementing academic support strategies to increase student recruitment and retention of students served by the college’s APIDA Amplified Program, funded by the California AANHPI Student Achievement Program. The APIDA Amplified Program Specialist will assist with day-to-day operations, plan and facilitate programmatic efforts, and coordinate FC APIDA Resource Center activities. The AANHPI Student Achievement Program aims to provide culturally responsive services to enhance student educational experiences and promote higher education success for low- income, underserved, and first generation Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students and other underrepresented students.

1. Improve key academic outcome indicators for APIDA and underrepresented students
2. Provide APIDA-targeted mental health and wellness support through workshops, activities and opportunities for students and the community, and
3. Establish APIDA culturally relevant career readiness support and programming for students. Additional grant goals include ensuring research informs service approaches, curricula, and overall campus operations to serve APIDA students more effectively.

To learn more about the APIDA Amplified Program, visit our website at apida.fullcoll.edu and our Instagram page @FCAPIDA.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support students in the APIDA Resource Center by offering guidance, referrals, and a culturally affirming presence during daily operations
• Develop digital and print content, including flyers, newsletters, social posts, and outreach materials, to promote APIDA Resource Center programs, increase student visibility and engagement, and collaborate with Campus Communications for approval
• Conduct outreach efforts including giving presentations, tabling at events, and sharing announcements via Canvas and emails, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are aware of program resources, opportunities, and upcoming events
• Manage the @FCAPIDA Instagram account and the APIDA Amplified email newsletter with upcoming events and announcements
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate programmatic efforts that align with the goals outlined in the AANHPI Student Achievement Program
• Coordinate APIDA Resource Center activities, events, and initiatives by managing logistics, hosting events, communicating with team members, and ensuring smooth day-to-day execution
• Use Wordpress to update the apida.fullcoll.edu website with flyers and personnel changes
• Forge collaborations with campus departments, student organizations, and community partners to co-host culturally relevant events, workshops, and social media posts

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree in a related area OR at least two (2) years of experience in administering the specified project(s) or similar project(s).

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience supporting community college students from historically underrepresented groups, such as APIDA, low-income, and other marginalized groups.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite platforms, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.
• Experience with Canva and/or other graphic design platforms, such as Cap Cut.
• Experience with managing social media platforms & creating content, particularly on Instagram.
• Experience with Canvas LMS, including creating announcements for students.
• Knowledge of Federal and/or State grant requirements.
• Experience in being a grant representative and engaging with community partners.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students in achieving their educational goals

Salary Range

Professional Expert II: $25/hour

Posting Number

TH073P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

02/01/2027

Open Date

11/10/2026

Close Date

12/18/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Special Instructions Summary

This recruitment will remain active until the posted closing date. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of applicants. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered. Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript as applicable.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling [phone] at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.