[ANU Pacific.Institute] FW: Opening: Director, Pacific Islander Center for Student Excellence, UCLA

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Dear ANU Pacific Institute subscribers,

Please see the message below, which may be of interest to you. For any queries, please contact Uperesa at asianam.ucla.edu<mailto:Uperesa at asianam.ucla.edu> or ptimoteo at aasc.ucla.edu<mailto:ptimoteo at aasc.ucla.edu>.

Regards,
ANU Pacific Institute

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Dear members of the Pacific Institute,

Please see this announcement about a significant new job opportunity at the University of California, Los Angeles. The announcement is from A/Prof Lisa Uperesa, who invites questions/inquiries to herself at Uperesa at asianam.ucla.edu<mailto:Uperesa at asianam.ucla.edu> and/or their PI Studies Coordinator, Phil Timoteo, at ptimoteo at aasc.ucla.edu<mailto:ptimoteo at aasc.ucla.edu> .

Talofa and warm Pacific greetings all,

Please excuse the mass message but we'd like to get the word out on this position as soon as possible.  UCLA is advertising for an inaugural Director for the Pacific Islander Center for Student Excellence (PICSE) being established by the Chancellor's Native American and Pacific Islander Bruins Rising Initiative.  Please help us get the word out for this historic opportunity!!  Listing closes on March 11.

Short description: The Director of the Pacific Islander Center for Student Excellence (PICSE) working independently and housed in the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight to advance the academic success, cultural identity, and holistic well-being of Pacific Islander undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Director will design, implement, and assess culturally rooted programs and services; strengthen relationships with Pacific Islander communities locally, regionally, and nationally; and foster a welcoming environment cultivating academic and cultural wellness where Pacific Islander students feel affirmed, supported, and empowered. The individual engages with undergraduate, graduate, and professional school Pacific Islander students by establishing and maintaining effective networks and collaborations with on- and off-campus partners (including but not limited to faculty, staff, alumni, and community) to implement the vision, mission, and goals of the campus and the PICSE. This position manages daily PICSE operations, supervises professional and student staff, leads strategic planning, oversees budgets and grants, and represents the PICSE across campus and external settings. The Director serves as a key advocate for Pacific Islander students, ensuring the center remains a hub of support, empowerment, and collaboration. The Director will oversee the long-term development, management, direction, and evaluation of UCLA's first PICSE.

CHR has posted the position here: https://jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/9907

The deadline to apply is March 11, 2025, 8:59 PM PST.

About the center: The Pacific Islander Center for Student Excellence (PICSE) was established by the Chancellor's Native American and Pacific Islander Bruins Rising Initiative in alignment with UCLA's designation as an AANAPISI-serving institution. The PICSE will offer timely, effective, and supportive holistic services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree Pacific Islander students at UCLA. The PICSE is housed in the Asian American Studies Center (AASC). The PICSE will work directly with Pacific Islander and other student organizations on campus including but not limited to PISA, P4H, INSPIRE, PIER, PICC, and Hui o 'Imiloa, as well as work with other Pacific Islander identifying students not involved in these organizations and their sponsored programs and projects. The PICSE will support these students through community-building events, student organization networking, resources, counseling, outreach, training, consultation, supporting cultural wellness and advocacy.

Please share widely.

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With best regards,
Matt

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