Dear Applicant:

MEChA de UCLA would like to thank you for your interest in the Xinachtli Director position this upcoming 2012-2013 school year. As we approach a new school year we are faced with the disappointing reality that the number of Chicana/o and Latina/o students at UCLA is not reflective of the greater Los Angeles community. In order to ensure that our representation and presence here at UCLA continues, we must extend our hands out to our younger brothers and sisters in the high schools and community centers so that they too can join us in the universities. Thus, we must commit ourselves to go back into the community and assist youth in entering institutions of higher education.

Xinachtli was created in 1998 in response to the effects of proposition 209, which decreased the number of entering Raza students at UCLA by 50%. Xinachtli currently serves four sites: Civitas High, Santa Monica High, West Adams Preparatory High and the Pico Youth and Family Center. Through peer advising, tutoring, cultural and community workshops, and other forms of alternative education, Xinachtli seeks to address the specific needs that Raza students encounter in the high schools with a philosophy of holistic development. This philosophy aspires to develop a greater sense of self-reliance, self-awareness and self-determination in students so that they become critical agents of change and build leadership within their respective communities.

The personal statement section of the application gives you an opportunity to give the hiring committee more insight about who you are, what your experiences have been, and where you are headed. The degree progress report is also an important part of the evaluation process. The hiring committee will use your degree progress report in order to get a glimpse of your academic history. It is important to note that the hiring committee does not have any GPA requirements for employment to our project. The committee does however; look at your academic progress if you are a recent graduate, and how you have dealt with problems that may have come up in your past. We have found that students with some history of academic difficulty have great insight about University policy, and their experience is valued. The resume is requested for the purpose of evaluating work experience and to see what types of community-related activities you have engaged in.

The Project Director Position is a one-year contract that has the potential for renewal. The position officially begins July 1, 2013 and ends June 30, 2014. MEChA’s Xinachtli will only consider Director Applicants that are able to attend the paid SRC/SIAC training, which will accumulate to two weeks in the summer. Exceptions may be made in only very rare circumstances and by consent of MEChA de UCLA’s Xinachtli Program selection committee. The application deadline is March 29. 2013 by 5pm.

We hope that through your interest in Xinachtli you can become a part of our family and staff. We encourage you to stop by our office in Student Activities Center 106 and get to know our staff.

If you have any questions about the application process, pay rates, or any other issues dealing with the hiring process, feel free to speak with me, I can be reached by e-mail at mecha.ac@gmail.com or at 310-531-0589

Once again, thank you for your interest in MEChA de UCLA’s Xinachtli Project.

Xinachtli Application

Stephanie Suarez, ChairpersonMEChA de UCLA’s Xinachtli Selection Committee

MEChA de UCLA’s Xinachtli Program2013-2014

Director Application

Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address City State Zip

Summer Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address City State

Zip

Current Phone: ______________________ Perm. Phone: ________________________ Summer Phone: ___________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________________ Grade Point Average: __________________

Major (s): ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Current Employer: _____________________________Alumni of (If Applicable):_______________________________________

Have you applied for this position previously? No Yes , If yes, what year?

In addition to this form you must also submit the following:

a) Resume- your resume should include education or academic experience, work, community or organizational experience, and any additional skills related to the position you are applying for. Please include at least two references.

b) Personal Statement- (no more than two pages)- this statement should address: 1) Why are you interested in working for MEChA’s Xinachtli Program? 2) What experiences have you had that are related to counseling, tutoring, and/or access and

academic preparation?3) What do you hope to contribute to the program as a leader and more importantly as a

director?4) What are your personal strengths and challenges in a leadership role?5) What do you feel is the most important role of the project director?6) What is your understanding of the project director space and how do you feel that space

could be most effective?

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c) Currently Unofficial Transcript or a Degree Progress Report. For UCLA graduates this can be found online at www.ursa.ucla.edu

d) Complete Short Answer Questions (On Separate Sheet, no more than three pages) 1) What are your current volunteer/ community service activities? Please include all, including

leadership positions now and expected.2) What will your time commitment be during the 2012-2013 academic year? Do you plan on

having two jobs or more?3) What do you see are pressing issues affecting Chicana/o and Latina/o youth? 4) What is socio-political consciousness? Why is it relevant to MEChA’s Xinachtli? How is it

relevant to you?5) How do feel you about volunteering extra hours for MEChA’s Xinachtli Program, nights and

weekend, during the summer and year?6) What is your understanding of MEChA’s philosophy?

e) Letter of Recommendation All Application materials must be submitted for consideration.

They will be used by the Xinachtli Hiring Committee to determine which applicants will receive interviews.

Statement of Truth & Release of RecordsAll information submitted is true to the best of my knowledge. I also allow the release of my records to members of MEChA de UCLA’s Xinachtli Hiring Committee.

_________________________________________________________ ________________________Signature Date

For information concerning staff positions, job descriptions, pay rates, etc. please contact (310) 531-0589 All applications must be submitted no later than Friday March 29, 2013 at 5:00pm to the Community Programs Office 105 in the box of Stephanie Suarez or via email.

Job Descriptions and Hourly Breakdowns

Xinachtli Director Hours Activity

15 Attend and Provide Input to all Meetings Directly Involving the Program Attend and coordinate weekly staff and coordinator meetings (1 hrs) Conduct 1 full staff development activity per quarter (3 hrs) Coordinate Xinachtli site contact meetings monthly (1 hr) 2 Quarterly Planning Meetings (2 hrs) Meet weekly with MEChA de UCLA’s High School Access Coordinator (1

hr) Attend all SIAC director meetings (2 hrs) Attend various community meetings (5 hrs)

15 Chief Administrator of the Xinachtli Programs Act as immediate supervisor to staff Assist the MEChA de UCLA’s High School Access Coordinator in the

recruitment and hiring of all Xinachtli staff Coordinate and monitor all components Coordinate the necessary discipline of all staff Prepare weekly timesheets and signatory over all budget assistance

expenditures Work with other Project Directors and acts as liaison for any SIAC co-

programming efforts or any and all SIAC programs and events Coordinate all public relations efforts (advertisements, flyers, etc.) Act as liaison between Xinachtli program and MEChA Calmecac

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5 Coordinate the Program’s goals and objectives Prepare academic year schedule of events and deadlines Coordinate the preparation of mid-quarter, quarterly, and annual

evaluations Review staff case file folders Monitor and update information within the database throughout the year Provide support in all project-programming efforts Informally peer advise students at site and provide tutoring services as

necessary5 Mobilize Resources in Target Population

Throughout the year, research and propose possibilities of stable sites Presentation to possible site and community partners Throughout the year, research possible funding sources Be present at sites to ensure project goals being met

Complete all other tasks or duties assigned by the MEChA de UCLA’s High School Access Coordinator and the Mesa Directiva. Job description will be revisited after monetary allocation from the SIAC.

40Total Hours

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