Dear Applicant:

MEChA de UCLA would like to thank you for your interest in being a part of the 2013-2014 academic year Xinachtli staff. As we approach a new school year we again face the disappointing reality that the number of underrepresented students such as the Chicana/o and Latina/o students at UCLA rises minimally if at all. Furthermore, with the constant threat of a 100% cut in funding for all academic preparation programs in the state of California it has become more difficult for students to get much needed access to information about college and universities. Even with the recent victory we had as students with the PLEDGE referendum, we must continue to advocate for our communities to ensure that our representation and presence here at UCLA continues. In order to ensure that the Chicana/o or Latina/o representation and presence at UCLA continues to grow, we must extend our hands to the young in high schools and community centers so that they too can join us in the universities. Thus, we must commit ourselves to be present in the community and assist youth in entering higher education with an understanding of their own responsibilities.

MEChA’s 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%. Currently, MEChA’s Xinachtli serves four sites: Santa Monica High School, West Adams Preparatory High School, the Pico Youth and Family Center, and Civitas School of Leadership. Through peer advising, tutoring, cultural/political workshops and youth dialogue, MEChA’s Xinachtli seeks to address the specific needs that Raza and other underrepresented students encounter in high schools with the philosophy of holistic development. This philosophy aspires to develop the self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-determination within students so that they become more critical and build leadership within their respective communities.

The personal statement section of the application gives you an opportunity to give the selection committee more insight into 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 selection committee will use your degree progress report in order to get a glimpse of your academic history. It is important to note that the selection committee does not have any GPA requirements for employment to our project, what the committee does look at is your academic progress, and how you have dealt with problems that may have come up in your academic past. We have found that students with some history of academic difficulty have great insight into 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.

One thing we always try to focus on and make sure that applicants have a good grasp upon is the number of hours required in this type of position. Working with the Xinachtli Project is not your typical 9-5 job and we ask many volunteer hours out of staff because what our youth and community needs goes far beyond the 8 to 10 to 15 hours that staff is paid. We do all that we can within our capacity and give more of ourselves for the sake of the betterment of our community and would ask the same of you.

We hope that through your interest in MEChA’s Xinachtli you can become a part of our family and staff. We encourage you to stop by our office in the 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 call me, MEChA de UCLA’s Access Coordinator Stephanie Suarez at 310-531-0589 or at mecha.ac@gmail.com

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

Stephanie Suarez, MEChA de UCLA’s Access CoordinatorMEChA de UCLA’s Xinachtli Hiring Committee Chair

MEChA de UCLA’s Xinachtli2013-2014 Academic Year Coordinator Application

Please Note: Applications are due Sunday, May 12 th by 5PM . in the Student Activities Center Suite 105 in Stephanie Suarez’s box. You will be contacted by Stephanie Suarez to set up an interview if selected.

Also, due to limited transportation, applicants will be inquired about providing their own transportation to site. Although not required, this will be taken into consideration during the hiring process.

Name_____________________________________________________ Student ID_________________________

Local Address_________________________________________________________________________________Street address City State Zip

Current Phone_____________________________________________ Permanent Phone__________________

Email Address________________________________________ Year at UCLA_________________________

Transfer student? Yes No Class Standing ____________ Cumulative Grade Point Average _________

Major(s)/Minor(s) ____________________________________ Did you have work-study this year?________

Do you have a driver’s license? Yes No Do you have any health and/or medical conditions that require special arrangements? Yes No

Additionally, please 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.

b) Personal Statement- (no more than two pages) – this statement should address:1) Why are you interested in being a coordinator for Xinachtli and how familiar are you with the

philosophy behind it?2) What experiences have you had that are related to (counseling/mentoring) academic advising,

tutoring, and youth organizing with different communities? What experiences do you have in coordinating or overseeing?

3) What do you have to contribute as a staff member? What did you get out of your high school, community college or UCLA experience in the past year that you would want to share with youth?

4) What are your goals for the position you are applying for? What do you think is crucial to the development of youth?

5) Will you be able to fully commit to this program for the 2012-2013 academic year? If not, please explain. What level of commitment do you foresee yourself prepared to provide for the project and what is your understanding of the amount of volunteer hours you would have to put in?

c) Current unofficial Transcript or a Degree Progress Reportd) Class schedule and time availability for Summer 2013

All application materials must be submitted for consideration to the MEChA de UCLA Xinachtli Selection Committee in order to determine which applicants will receive interviews.

Please indicate what position you will be applying for

Assistant Director_______ Peer Advising Coordinator_______ Site Coordinator_______

Skillbuilding (Tutoring) _______ Familia Coordinator_______

For information concerning staff positions, job descriptions and pay rates please contact: Stephanie Suarez at mecha.ac@gmail.com or at 310-531-0589. All applications must be submitted to my box in 105 Community Programs Office.

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. (Electronic Signature can be submitted.)

_________________________________________________________ ________________________

Signature Date

All Coordinators and Assistant Director are responsible for the following:

Attend MEChA general body meetings, staff, counseling, and other meetings as requested by the Director and/or Access Coordinator. Assist the Director with the development of quarterly, and annual project evaluations as requested by the Director. Tutor and/or peer advise students using the student empowerment (holistic) model with special regard for the social, political, personal, and academic. Phone outreach to entire caseload. Willingness to dedicate work/volunteer hours during evenings and weekends if requested by MEChA’s Access Coordinator and/or Chairperson. And any other responsibility as delegated by MEChA de UCLA, SIAC, and/or Director.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

Assistant DirectorAssistant Administrator

Maintain program documentation Ensure office is in order Responsible for the quantitative preparation of the monthly service reports Assist in compiling information for monthly, quarterly, and annual evaluations Responsible for the tallying of all evaluations Responsible for checking and recording site attendance Weekly Administrative Staff Meetings

Attend all meetings involving Xinachtli Attend weekly staff meetings Attend community meetings and assist in site development Attend meetings with teachers in relation to curriculum development and tutoring Conduct staff development activities every quarter Attend Juntas Communitarias

Provide peer advising or tutoring services Peer advise/tutor on site 3 students per week (will have a caseload of 4 students) Phone outreach to entire caseload Prepare and follow-up for one-on-one counseling sessions if applicable Complete all other job responsibilities

1. Report directly to Xinachtli’s Project Director2. Coordinate staff development and staff training3. Provide administrative support to staff

Complete any other task or duties designed by the Director/Access Coordinator and the Mesa Directiva

Skillbuilding CoordinatorAttend weekly staff meetings and all other meetings:

Staff development meetings Component and workgroup specific meetings Junta Colaborativa and Comunitaria meetings Meet with ELL, and respective subject faculty Community meetings Any other meetings deemed necessary by the Director, Access Coordinator, or Mesa Directiva.

Provide skillbuilding/tutoring services Phone outreach designated students Develop tutorial referrals and study lists

Complete all other job responsibilities Attend, coordinate and facilitate Tutoring Collectives Facilitate, or assist in the development of all tutoring components for staff developments and

trainings Facilitate the development of Tutoring/ELL liaisons at each site Monitor progress of tutoring staff, collectives, and curriculum Coordinate Academic Performance Workshops Help develop workshops Compile a list of study groups for students Compile quarterly end of the year evaluations for component Complete all other tasks or duties assigned by the Director, MEChA de UCLA’s Access

Coordinator and the Mesa Directiva

Peer Advising CoordinatorAttend weekly staff meeting and all other meetings:

Staff development meetings PA collectives and workgroup meetings Junta Colaborativa and Comunitaria meetings Meet with school counselors and Administrative staff Community meetings Any other meetings deemed necessary by the Director, Access Coordinator, or Mesa Directiva.

Provide peer advising services Peer advise at least 2 students per week (will have a caseload of 5 students) Phone outreach entire caseload Develop tutorial referrals and help with study groups Prepare and follow up for one-on-one counseling sessions

Complete all other job responsibilities: Coordinate the compiling of all student counseling files Facilitate, or assist in the development of all counseling components for staff developments

and trainings Facilitate the development of peer advising liaisons at each site Attend, coordinate and facilitate the biweekly PA Collectives Monitor the progress of the Peer Advisement component, staff, and Peer Advising curriculum Oversee the entering of student information on the database Compile quarterly end of the year evaluations for component Monitor the caseload of the Peer Advising Staff Serve as a liaison between the Peer Advising staff and the Director Assist in coordinating the communication between Xinachtli parents and staff Coordinate all Peer Advisor training and volunteer staff trainings throughout the year Compile referrals for each site Help develop workshops Research and become informed on outside counseling entities (i.e. the Student Psychological

Services, community services in local area of sites Complete all other tasks or duties assigned by the Director, MEChA de UCLA’s Access

Coordinator and the Mesa Directiva

Site CoordinatorAttend weekly staff meeting and all other meetings:

Staff development meetings Component specific and workgroup meetings Site meetings Junta Colaborativa and Comunitaria meetings Meet with respective subject faculty, administration, and counselors Community meetings Any other meetings deemed necessary by the Director, Access Coordinator, or Mesa Directiva.

Provide peer advising or skillbuilding services Peer advise or tutor at least 2 students per week (will have a caseload of 5 students) Phone outreach entire caseload or designated students Develop tutorial referrals Prepare and follow up for one-on-one counseling sessions if applicable

Complete all other job responsibilities: Coordinate transportation to site visits and all fieldtrips Obtain rooms for all site visits and fieldtrips Have one on ones with site staff as necessary Oversee all outreach and recruitment efforts on campus Coordinate site meetings and communication with other site coordinators Help develop and oversee implementation of workshops Coordinate subject-matter groups Coordinate end of the year evaluations for the site Supervise/Monitor the progress of peer advisors, tutors, and meetings of site staff Develop site agenda Coordinate consistent communication between Xinachtli, administration and faculty Compile a list of all students attending site Oversee all recruitment efforts and class presentation at each site Facilitate/delegate point person to facilitate van reflections at least once a week/site

Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator Attend weekly staff meeting and attend all other Xinachtli related meetings Staff development meetings Component and workgroup specific meetings Parent Meetings Junta Colaborativa and Comunitaria meetings Any other meetings deemed necessary by the Director, Access Coordinator, or Mesa Directiva.

Provide peer advising or skillbuilding services Peer advise or tutor at least 2 students per week (will have a caseload of 5 students) Phone outreach entire caseload or designated students Develop tutorial referralsPrepare and follow up for one-on-one counseling sessions if applicableOutreach to Parents for the Parent Programming at each siteOrganize Parent Meetings, Parent Dinners, Parent Workshops Meet with respective subject faculty, Administration, and counselors Community meetings Function as Xinachtli liaison for Parents, Educators, Advisors and Counselors project sites To attend parent oriented meetings, ell meetings, bilingual education meetingsCreate outreach materials for all Site BoxesDelegate workgroups every quarterCreate Introductory Bilingual Parent Packet Create a quarterly Xinachtli parent newsletter and delegate to project staff as a whole Make presentations in various classrooms to Outreach for Xinachtli

You must be able to attend one of the following sites for all days and times specified:

Site   Day(s) Time (includes travel time) West Adams   Wed/Thurs    2:30pm-6:30 pm  Pico Youth and Family Center Wed   2:30pm-7pm           Santa Monica High School Tues/Thurs   2:30-6:30pm             Civitas SOL High School Tues/Thurs   2:15pm-6:30 pm           

MEChA Xinachtli at UCLA

*MEChA Xinachtli at UCLA, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University Policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, medical condition, ancestry, marital status,

citizenship, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam Veteran or special disabled Veteran.*