SAFE Positions

The following courses are highly recommended for all SAFE positions:

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

The Student Director will have oversight of SAFE’s programs and coordinators. They will work towards supporting and helping build cohesion and unity within SAFE coordinators, the SRRC, and student communities engaged in Southeast Asian organizations, culture, and advocacy at UC Davis.

The Student Director will be responsible for:

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

• Setting agendas and facilitating weekly SAFE staff meetings.

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

• Providing continuous, ongoing evaluation of all SAFE initiatives.

• Developing and implementing quarterly staff retreats, including a transition retreat.

• Serving as a SRRC representative with SEA Leaders, sustaining relationships with other Southeast Asian organizations and campus leaders.

• Assisting in the planning and organization of various SEA community events hosted by the SEA community at large.

• Attending SEA student organization meetings and other campus community events to represent SAFE and advocate on issues relevant to the SEA community.

• Assisting with the Southeast Asian Graduation Ceremony process as needed.

• Attending Student Director meetings to discuss various SRRC topics.

• Attend 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 SAFE and advocate on issues relevant to the Southeast Asian Community.

• Provide the Southeast Asian community 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, SAFE coordinators, the SRRC, and the greater Southeast Asian community at UC Davis.

The Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Program and event logistics such as room reservations.

• Supporting purchase requests and submission of final expense reports.

• Sending consistent emails, newsletters, or other communications to community members.

• Designing all SAFE graphics and event flyers.

• Overseeing and updating the SAFE Instagram account to promote events and generate publicity

• Organizing and implementing the Volunteer/Internship Program.

• Developing & coordinating Community Empowerment programs for the Southeast Asian Community (e.g. SEA Gathering).

• Assisting with the Southeast Asian Graduation Ceremony process as needed.

• Serving as a core member of the Administrative Committee.

Recruitment Positions

SAFE’s recruitment positions are an opportunity to interact with the Southeast Asian youth off-campus in order to promote a college-going culture. To support students in the Sacramento region on their pathways to higher education, SAFE conducts outreach visits to middle and high schools with significant numbers of SEA‑identified students, as well as schools that would benefit from our services.

High School Outreach Coordinator

The High School Outreach Coordinator will develop a culturally relevant, captivating, and informative outreach program for high school students in the local Sacramento/Yuba-Sutter area.

The High School Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for:

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

  • Establish partnerships with high schools serving underserved communities, with particular outreach to schools that include strong Southeast Asian 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).

• Conducting high school outreach visits to local and regional high schools, including those with a large population of Southeast Asian students.

• Establishing agreements with high schools over the summer with assistance from Community Advisor for Recruitment (MOU: Memorandum of Understanding).

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

• Guiding high school students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, based on their individual needs.

• Assisting high school seniors with navigating the college application process and helping students make necessary revisions to their Personal Statements.

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

• Co-coordinating SAFE’s annual Southeast Asian Youth Conference (SEAYC) with the Community Youth Development Coordinator.

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

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

• 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 Southeast Asian youth programs/centers, to empower students to pursue their personal and educational endeavors. By outreaching to youth programs and centers, the coordinator will discuss local issues and organize methods to effectively address, visibilize, and transform the needs of youth, including those who identify with the Southeast Asian diaspora. Additionally, the coordinator will provide mentorship and support through educational workshops ranging from Southeast Asian hxstory, culture, higher education, creative expression, and self care.

The Community Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for:

• Working closely with the Community Advisor for Recruitment and the SAFE Student Director to:
  • Establish partnerships with youth programs and centers, including local Southeast Asian Youth coalitions
  • Seek support and resources
• Creating and sustaining positive working relationships with professional staff at respective school sites (e.g. teachers, counselors, principal, secretary)
• Coordinating on-campus events for school groups or programs with large populations of Southeast Asian students
• Supporting the High School Outreach Coordinator in monthly outreaches local Southeast Asian coalitions
• Providing guidance for at risk students based on their individual needs
• Supporting students through educational advocacy
• Co-coordinating SAFE’s annual Southeast Asian Youth Conference (SEAYC) with the High School Outreach Coordinator
• Serving as a core member of the SRRC’s Recruitment Committee
• 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

Once students enter an institution of higher education, especially UC Davis, one of the priorities of the Retention Coordinators are to make sure incoming students thrive in college and graduate from one of the top universities of in the nation. SAFE’s retention positions aim to provide various resources to help retain our students such as providing safe and healthy spaces ranging from academic, financial, emotional, and/or social issues.

Community Development and Advocacy Coordinator

The Community Development and Advocacy Coordinator has the unique opportunity to implement programs that address the sociopolitical and cultural issues that are prevalent in the SEA communities at UC Davis.

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

• Community Development: Coordinating large-scale community events to promote a sense of belonging and inform students about social and political issues facing the SEA community.

• Cultural Identity: Defining and/or deconstructing what Southeast Asian identity means at UC Davis; focusing on intersectional identities within the SEA Community as related to issues of educational equity; co-coordinating the annual Southeast Asian Retreat with a focus on community building and cultural awareness

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

• Health & Wellness: Promoting the wellbeing of both physical and mental health; sharing health & wellness resources.

Additionally, the Community Development and Advocacy Coordinator will:

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

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

• Stay informed and connected with the Southeast Asian community and broader UC Davis student communities to guide programming efforts.

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

Student Academic Achievement Coordinator

The Holistic Retention Coordinator has the opportunity to implement programs that empower students to excel in college, positively improve their well-being, and provide leadership & mentorship opportunities in the SEA community in order to increase a tight-knit relationship with the SEA communities on-campus.

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

• Academic Excellence: Organizing SEA Study Jams along with other SEA organizations; working with the Asian American Studies Department and Lotus Mana Center to identify and address any issues that may be impacting the academic success of Southeast Asian students.

• Leadership Development: Sharing leadership opportunities and resources with the community; co-coordinating the annual Southeast Asian Retreat with a focus on academic retention/well-being and leadership development.

• Life After College Success:  Co-hosting a Pathway to Graduate School workshop with the SRRC’s GAAAP, SAFE alumni, and/or graduate/professional school students, including SEA students; serving as a resource for peers by hosting mock interviews; hosting professional development workshops and alumni panels

Additionally, the Student Academic Achievement Coordinator will:

• Work closely with the SAFE Student Director and Community Advisor for Retention to develop programs (ex. Creating budgets and proposals for all events/programming).

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

• Stay informed and connected with the Southeast Asian 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 SAFE 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 Southeast Asian students and all UC Davis students.

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

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

• Advocating and upholding the values of SAFE 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 SEA 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.

• Assisting SAFE Staff as needed.

Note: All position descriptions are subject to change.

Our department provides culturally informed resources and engagement opportunities that are open to all UC Davis students. All students are welcome to participate in our programs, services, resources, and involvement opportunities.