Dear Applicant:

MEChA de UCLA would like to thank you for your interest in being a part of the 2012-2013 academic year Xinachtli staff. As we approach a new school year we are again faced with 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 on colleges and universities. Even with the recent victory, we had as students with the PLEDGE referendum, 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.

Xinachtli was created in 1998 as a response to the effects of proposition 209, which decreased the number of entering Raza students at UCLA, by 50%. Currently, Xinachtli has 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, 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-reliance, 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 hiring 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 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, what the committee does look at is your academic progress, 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 into University policy, and their experience is valued. The resume is requested for 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 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 contact me, the current Access Coordinator, Stephanie Suarez at 310-531-0589 or at mecha.ac@gmail.comOnce again, thank you for your interest in MEChA de UCLA’s Xinachtli Project.

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

MEChA de UCLA’s Xinachtli2012-2013 Academic Year Staff Application

Please Note: Applications are due Monday September 24 th by 5PM . You will be contacted by Stephanie Suarez to set up an interview if selected

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) ____________________________________ Do 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 What languages are you fluent in? ____________________________________________________

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. What coordinating experience do you have?

b) Personal Statement- (no more than two pages) – Please pay particular attention to and clearly answer the bolded portion of question 2. This statement should address:1) Why are you interested in working for Xinachtli and how familiar are you with the philosophy behind

it?2) What experiences have you had that are related to working with different communities,

curriculum development, and facilitation? What drives you to work with and for a student run and student-initiated project?

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 the 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) Time availability for Summer 2012

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

This Application is for the West Adams Preparatory Altepeamatl Coordinator

For information concerning staff positions, job descriptions and pay rates please contact: Stephanie Suarez at 310-531-0589 or mecha.ac@gmail.com /All applications must be submitted to Stephanie Suarez’s box in the 105 side in the Student Activities Center.

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

Summary of Job Responsibilities

Altepeamatl Coordinator (Libro del Pueblo) (9 hours)

Attend weekly staff meetings and attend all other meetings:

Meet with APALC Consultant (at West Adams) on a weekly basis to create agendas and assign roles to staff for the BPMP Sites.

Meet with West Adams Site Coordinator on a weekly basis to communicate agenda and staff responsibilities for the BPMP Sites.

Attend bi-weekly site meetings (Mon. 6-8 PM) Attend bi-weekly staff meetings (Mon. 6-8 PM) Meet with Project director bi-weekly Attend Junta Colaborativas (at least once per quarter)

Complete all other job responsibilities:

Attend site only on Wednesdays and parent dinners Establish a timeline for sending site agendas to staff. Attend staff retreats Attend fieldtrips (highly recommended)

You must be able to attend site during the times specified:

Site Day(s) Time (includes travel time)West Adams Preparatory High

School Wednesday 2:30pm-6:30 pm

Breakdown of hours: 9

Altepeamatl Coordinator # of HoursStaff/Site Meeting 2 hrsAPALC Consultant meeting 1 hrSite 2 hrsOffice Hours(Curriculum Development)

3 hrs

Site Coordinator Meeting 1 hr

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.*