Coordinator of Native Student Accompaniment, Office of Tribal Relations

Gonzaga University, United States

Updated: 24 days ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
Deadline: 03 Apr 2024

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Who We Are
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Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.
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Position Title Coordinator of Native Student Accompaniment, Office of Tribal Relations
Posting Number S2242P
Department Office of Tribal Relations
Work Schedule
8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday with periodic night and weekend work (approximately every other week).
Employment Status Regular
Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date
Hours per Week 40
Months per Year 12
Job Purpose
The purpose of this job is to coordinate programming and support resources for Native students from pre-college preparation to alumni engagement. This position contributes to the overall vision of The Office of Tribal Relations by accompanying Native students through activities that support academic success, student retention, and preparation for post-college life.
The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $53339.
The full internal range is $53339- $72165
Anticipated/Budgeted Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 53339
Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 53339
Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 62752
Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 72165


Essential Functions


Essential Function Category Title Accompaniment of Native Students
% of time for section 50%
Function Details
  • Initiate, build, and maintain relationships with Native high school, undergraduate, and graduate students on their Gonzaga University journey.
  • Be familiar and current with Native student care and support strategies; maintain knowledge of student supports in the Gonzaga and Spokane communities; implement non-clinical interventions to provide care, support, and resources for Native students who have challenges with health, wellness, academics, behavior, safety, general welfare, and/or continuing at the university.
  • Maintain a system of follow-up for students who have been referred to campus or community resources, including providing services to encourage compliance with recommendations and care plans.
  • Advocate for Native students when appropriate.
Essential Function Category Title Administrative Duties
% of time for section 25%
Function Details
  • Manage web page and social media.
  • Create and maintain listserv for Native students at Gonzaga University.
  • Order office supplies, place/oversee work orders.
  • Support event planning by distributing flyers, making space reservations, placing food orders, and processing speaker payments.
Essential Function Category Title Programming
% of time for section 15%
Function Details
  • Collaborate with Gonzaga University campus and Spokane community partners to plan and provide workshops for Native students on financial aid, scholarship and internship opportunities, health and wellness, etc.
  • Collaborate with Office of Admission to coordinate campus visits for Native students.


Other Functions


Other Functions
  • Other tasks as requested by the Department.


University Competencies


University Work Values
Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice
• Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes
Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership
• Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga’s mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community
Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity
• Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another’s continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential
Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness
• Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds
Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology
• Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life
Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability
• Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards


Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience Required


Degree Required Bachelor's Degree
Certifications and/or Licensures required
In relevant field
Knowledge Required Early career, knowledge may be from education and/or some experience
Years Experience Required 1-2.99 years
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) years’ relevant work experience.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work with Native students and their families, tribal communities, and tribal programs, such as Tribal Education Departments.
  • Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Computer skills, especially database, spreadsheet, presentation, programs and comfort with virtual meeting platforms like Skype and Zoom.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in relevant field.
  • Preference for candidates who are tribally enrolled.
  • Two (2) – Five (5) years Higher Education experience.
  • Previous experience in case management or student affairs.
  • Culturally appropriate crisis response training in a higher education environment.
  • Working knowledge of Gonzaga University support services.
Physical / Environmental Qualifications
  • Remain in a stationary position 70% of the time.
  • Wrist and hand movement related to computer work.
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, stretch and reach.
  • Ability to work weekend and evening hours on occasion.
  • Ability to prep for and attend meetings and events across campus in various weather conditions.
  • Pick-up, carry and move items up to 25 lbs.


Posting Detail Information


Open Date 03/20/2024
Close Date 04/03/2024
Open Until Filled No
Application Review Begins On 04/03/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Clery Statement
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available.
A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery . A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105.

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