Native American Student Center Director

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004233P
Position Title Native American Student Center Director
Division/College Equity and Diversity-MID
Department Native American Center
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
The Director of the Native American Student Center reports to the Chief Diversity Officer and provides experience and visionary leadership to assess, develop and implement recruitment, retention initiatives and academic and social programming utilizing a primary theoretical framework that centers Indigenous pedagogies.
Duties may include:
  • Primary responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the center
  • Includes the hiring and supervision of all staff, the development and implementation of programmatic and operational procedures, recruitment
  • Tribal outreach and engagement
  • Administration of budgets, grant writing, development of short and long-range goals in keeping with the mission and strategic and diversity plans of the University of Idaho and the Office of Equity and Diversity
  • Serve on the Vandal Climate Education & Support Team, President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Scholarship Committee, and chair for the Native American Scholarships.
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/diversity/edu/native-american-student-center

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Three years of experience working on Indigenous issues in higher education or student service programs
  • Experience in:
    • Indigenous student recruitment
    • Designing and implementing programs focusing on Indigenous students
    • Diversity and inclusion professional development and training in higher education
    • Marketing and communications (e.g., electronic newsletters, websites, social media)
    • Fundraising and working with alumni/diverse constituents
    • Grant writing and oversight
    • Budget planning and prioritization of projects, programs, and activities
    • Public speaking and experience conducting presentations
Required Education
  • Master’s Degree in adult organizational leadership or social sciences field
Required Other
Additional Preferred
  • Ph.D./Ed.D. in student services, higher education leadership, Education counseling and Guidance, social psychology, or other related fields
  • Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and report statistical information and reach a conclusion supported by research.
  • Knowledge of regional tribal infrastructure and cultures
  • Experience with successful grant writing, program design, delivery, and assessment.
  • Experience working collaboratively and inclusively with faculty, staff, students, the media, and constituents of the university.
  • Knowledge of literacy, and conversational comfort about diversity and inclusion issues that are found at a large rural predominantly white university.
  • Demonstrated experience working with faculty, staff, and students on Indigenous centered frameworks.
  • Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $68,140 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 12/19/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a resume, contact information for three references, and a letter of qualification addressing the required experience and education and any additional preferred qualifications. Applicants should submit these materials by January 8, 2024 in order to ensure first consideration.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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