BRIDGE Positions

The following courses are highly recommended for all BRIDGE positions:

Student Director (SD)/Recruitment & Retention Organizing Committee (RROC) Representative

The Student Director will have oversight over BRIDGE’s programs and coordinators. They will work toward supporting and helping build cohesion and unity within BRIDGE, the SRRC, and student communities engaged in Filipinx/Pilipinx-American organizations, culture, and advocacy at UC Davis.

The Student Director will be responsible for:

• Providing holistic support, supervision & programmatic guidance to all BRIDGE coordinators and general members (i.e. Host weekly 1 on 1 meetings with BRIDGE program coordinators).

• Facilitating weekly BRIDGE staff meetings.

• Reviewing all BRIDGE proposals to ensure the accuracy of funding requests and alignment with SRRC values.

• Providing continuous, ongoing evaluation of all BRIDGE initiatives.

• Developing and implementing quarterly staff workshops and bondings (retreats if possible) 

• Serving as a SRRC representative on the UC Davis Fil Am Presidents Board (FORCE- Filipinxs Organizing Retention & Community Empowerment).

• Assisting in the planning and organization of various Fil Am wide community events hosted by FORCE board (e.g. Fil Am Leadership Retreat, Fil Am Joint Meetings, Fil Am Leadership Retreat, etc...).

• Assisting with the Filipinx Graduation Ceremony process as needed.

• Providing guidance for the Fil Am Pages and supporting the Editorial Intern as needed.

• Attending Student Director meetings to discuss various SRRC topics.

• Attending weekly meetings with SRRC Career Staff.

The Recruitment and Retention Organizing Committee (RROC) is the decision-making body of the Student Recruitment & Retention Center. As a RROC representative, the Student Director forms part of this governing board and holds voting privileges. RROC has oversight for all SRRC finances, SRRC operations and recruitment/retention initiatives. Furthermore, RROC provides advocacy surrounding issues of educational equity.

A RROC representative will be responsible for:

• Promoting transparency between RROC and the SRRC staff.

• Attend weekly RROC Board meetings to represent BRIDGE and advocate on issues relevant to the Pilipinx-American Community.

• Provide the Pilipinx-American Community (FORCE Board) with updates from the RROC Board.

• Allocating funding to support SRRC initiatives.

• Planning monthly staff in-service.

• Maintaining and promoting a welcoming, inclusive environment for the overall SRRC.

• Creating awareness to the general public of issues pertaining to your respective community.

As a RROC representative, you will have accompanying responsibilities for one of the follow specific RROC roles:

• Internal Chair 

• Campus Community Chair

• External Chair

• Financial Chair

• Secretary

• Recruitment Chair

• Retention Chair

Administrative Coordinator

The Administrative Coordinator supports and helps build cohesion and unity within the volunteers, interns, BRIDGE coordinators, SRRC, and students engaged in the greater Pilipinx/Pilipinx-American community, advocacy, and culture at UC Davis.

Responsible for:

• Program and event logistics such as room reservations and calendar management.

• Supporting purchase requests and submission of final expense reports.

• Overseeing and updating all BRIDGE social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Instagram) to promote events, generate publicity, and maintain the program's consistent presence over all forums.

• Submitting and updating the Fil-Am calendar.

• Providing logistical and technical support to the SD in coordinating collaborations with student organizations and campus departments.

• Assisting BRIDGE staff as needed.

• Organizing and implementing the Volunteer/Internship Program.

• Developing & coordinating Community Empowerment programs for the student community.

• Serving as a core member of the Administrative Committee.

Recruitment Positions

High School Outreach Coordinator

The Outreach Coordinator will develop a culturally relevant, captivating and informative outreach program for middle school and/or high school students that will empower, educate, and promote a college-going culture.

The Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the Community Advisor for Recruitment, BRIDGE Community Youth Development Coordinator, and the BRIDGE Student Director to:

  • Establish partnerships with high schools serving underserved communities, with particular outreach to schools that include strong Pilipinx/Pilipinx-American student representation.

  • Seek support and resources

• Creating and sustaining positive working relationships with professional staff at respective high school sites (e.g. teachers, counselors, principal, secretary)

• Creating a well-developed syllabus for each quarter that will engage youth in the SRRC's Holistic Initiatives to include cultural programming, advocacy, mentorship, and resources

• Providing group guidance to high school students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, based on each group's goals/needs

• Assisting high school seniors with navigating the college application process and helping students make necessary revisions to their Personal Statements through college application workshops (when applicable)

• Co-coordinating SRRC Recruitment-wide activities and events with fellow Recruitment Coordinators

• Serving as the liaison for high school outreach participants to visit UC Davis

• Assisting the Community Youth Development Coordinator with the annual Pilipinx Youth Conference (PYC), as needed

• Co-coordinating the annual Pilipinx Youth Conference (PYC) alongside the Community Youth Development Coordinator

• Serving as a core member of the SRRC's Recruitment Committee

• Assisting BRIDGE Staff as needed.

• Access to a reliable mode of transportation to travel to outreach sites AND/OR having a valid driver's license is highly encouraged

Community Youth Development Coordinator

The Community Youth Development Coordinator will partner with local youth programs and centers, including Pilipinx youth programs/centers (e.g., Pilipinx Youth Coalition Union City, Little Manila After School Program), to empower students to pursue their personal and educational endeavors. Through outreach to these community organizations, the coordinator will discuss local issues and organize methods to effectively address, visibilize, and transform the needs of youth, including those who identify as Pilipinx/Pilipinx-American. Additionally, the coordinator will provide mentorship and support through educational workshops ranging from Pilipinx history, culture, higher education, creative expression, and self-care.

The Community Youth Development Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the Community Advisor for Recruitment and the BRIDGE Student Director to:

  • Establish partnerships with youth programs and centers, including local Pilipinx Youth Coalitions

  • Seek support and resources

• Creating and sustaining contacts with professional staff at various relevant high school and middle school sites (e.g. teachers, counselors, program coordinators)

• Coordinating on-campus events for school groups or programs, including those with a large population of Filipino/Filipina/Filipinx and Pilipinx/Pilipinx American students

• Supporting the High School Outreach Coordinator in monthly outreaches with youth programs and centers, such as local Pilipinx Youth Coalitions; Little Manila After School Program Stockton & PYC Union City

• Leading the development & coordination of the annual Pilipinx Youth Conference, with support from the High School Outreach Coordinator as needed

• Co-coordinating SRRC Recruitment-wide activities and events with fellow Recruitment Coordinators

• Serving as a core member of the SRRC's Recruitment Committee

• Coordinating Campus Visits for students interested in visiting the UC Davis campus

• Coordinate intern and volunteer projects and providing them with valuable experience

• Assisting BRIDGE staff as needed

• Access to a reliable mode of transportation to travel to outreach sites AND/OR having a valid driver's license is highly encouraged

Retention Positions

Identity Development Coordinator

The Identity Development Coordinator will be responsible for developing and coordinating retention programs and strategies in the following areas:

• Gender & Sexuality: Supporting students engaged in the Pilipinx queer community; facilitating spaces which are inclusive and welcoming of all identities and encouraging the understanding of multiple, intersectional identities.

• Community Development: Co-coordinating large-scale community events to promote a sense of belonging and/or inform the student community about issues facing the Pilipinx/Pilipinx-American community.

• Health & Wellness: Promoting the well-being of both physical and mental health, sharing health & wellness resources.

• Cultural Identity: Defining and/or deconstructing what Pilipinx/Pilipinx-American means, specifically at UC Davis, and focusing on intersectional identities as related to issues of educational equity; organizing exposure trips (e.g. museums, rallies, conferences, food vendors, etc); and co-coordinating events and other programming for Filipinx American History Month with the other Cultural Chairs of the Fil Am organizations.

Additionally, the Identity Development Coordinator will:

• Co-act as a Fil Am Cultural Chair. Duties will involve working with and collaborating with the other Cultural Chairs from the organizations within the Fil Am at UC Davis.

• Maintain relationships with other resources on campus such as Asian American Studies, CCC API coordinators, Lotus Mana Center, LGBTQIARC, WRRC, EOP, the API Retention Committee, etc.

• Work closely with the BRIDGE Student Director and Community Advisor for Retention to develop programs (e.g. creating budgets and proposals for all events/programming).

• Stay informed and connected with the Pilipinx-American community and broader UC Davis student communities to guide programming efforts

• Serve as a core member of the SRRC's Retention Committee.

Student Achievement Coordinator

The Student Academic Achievement Coordinator provides resources to ensure the holistic achievement of Pilipinx/Pilipinx American students and all students at UC Davis. This support comes in many forms and areas, such as the transition from high school to college, academic preparation and readiness, leadership opportunities, building professionalism to empower students to graduate from UC Davis and to successfully build a career post-graduation.

The Student Academic Achievement Coordinator will provide resources and develop and coordinate retention programs and strategies in the following areas:

• Academic Excellence: Organizing Fil Am Joint Study Halls along with other Fil Am Academic Chairs (at least 1 per quarter); Working closely with the Asian Pacific Islander Retention Committee, Asian Pacific American Theme House, and the Asian American Studies (ASA) department to identify & address any issues that may be impacting the academic success of Fil Am identified students.

• Leadership Development: Coordinating and sharing leadership opportunities and resources with the community.

• Life After College Success: Co-hosting a Pathway to Graduate School workshop with the SRRC’s GAAAP, BRIDGE alumni and/or graduate/professional school students, including Pilipinx/Pilipinx-American students; Serving as a resource for peers by hosting mock interviews; organizing & collaborating with the Fil-Grad Coordinators to host a workshop for graduating seniors.

Additionally, the Student Academic Achievement Coordinator will:

• Co-act as a Fil Am Academics Chair. Duties will involve working with the other Academic Chairs from the organizations within the Fil Am at UC Davis to co-coordinate events including but not limited to the quarterly Fil Am Joint Study Hall. Attend 1-2 Fil Am Academic Chair meetings per quarter.

• Maintain relationships with other resources on campus such as Asian American Studies, CCC API coordinators, Lotus Mana Center, LGBTQIARC, WRRC, EOP, the API Retention Committee, etc.

• Work closely with the BRIDGE Student Director and Community Advisor for Retention to develop programs (e.g. creating budgets and proposals for all events/programming).

• Stay informed and connected with the Pilipinx-American community and broader UC Davis student communities to guide programming efforts.

• Serve as a core member of the SRRC's Retention Committee.

 All staff will be responsible for:

• Actively participating in and contributing to SRRC Spring Class and SRRC Summer Formation

• Actively participating in and contributing to quarterly BRIDGE Staff Retreats.

• Actively participating in and contributing to weekly staff meetings, weekly or bi-weekly one-on-ones with your student director AND the Community Advisor, SRRC In Service, and any meeting depending on your position.

• Creating a budget and proposal for each activity/event or strategy.

• Ensuring that activities/events are catered to serve the BRIDGE student community and all UC Davis students.

• Evaluating respective programs on a consistent basis and gathering feedback from participants.

• Representing BRIDGE and the SRRC professionally, as well as being able to articulate the mission and goals of both BRIDGE and the SRRC to staff, faculty, students and other audiences.

• Advocating and upholding the values of BRIDGE and the SRRC throughout all programs.

• Coordinating intern and volunteer projects to provide them with valuable experience.

• Maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA and full-time student status.

• Working with students to holistically address their needs.

• Supporting major community events.

• Being active in the greater Fil Am community to ensure that the needs of the target population are being addressed.

• Maintaining consistent communication/correspondence with partners/collaborators as it pertains to programming efforts.

• Attending the transitional Filipinx American Leadership Retreat hosted during Memorial Day Weekend.

• Assisting BRIDGE Staff as needed.

Note: All position descriptions are subject to change.