Director Native American Consortium - State University of at Fredonia

Position: Director Native American Consortium - State University of New York at Fredonia
Job Description:

Job Summary /Basic Function:

The Director will serve as a key leader in advancing the success of Indigenous students across the eleven campuses affiliated with the Native American SUNY: WNY Consortium: SUNY Brockport, Empire State College, SUNY Erie Community College, SUNY Fredonia, Genesee Community College, Jamestown Community College, Monroe Community College, Buffalo State, University at Buffalo, Cornell University, and SUNY Geneseo.

A primary focus of this role will be to collaborate with campus partners and Indigenous communities?particularly the six nations of Haudenosaunee?to design, implement, and evaluate programming that increases the recruitment, retention, academic achievement, social success, and graduation rates of Indigenous students. The Director will also maintain close working relationships with the Director of the Native American SUNY:
North Consortium and Native communities across New York State and support a climate of inclusion, belonging, and cultural pride across the Consortium.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and deliver programming initiatives to support Indigenous student recruitment, retention, and success, in collaboration with Enrollment Management, Student Success Centers, Career Development Centers, Intercultural Centers, and other departments.

* Supervise clerical support and student staff.

* Coordinate regular meetings with SUNY Consortium campuses and Indigenous community partners.

* Plan, organize, and assess cultural, academic, and social initiatives that strengthen Indigenous student identity, community, and belonging.

* Advise and mentor students on academic, social, and cultural issues while providing opportunities for cultural identity development.

* Collaborate with Student Support Services, Intercultural Centers, and Student Affairs to design inclusive programming that reflects students' intersecting identities.

* Serve as a resource for Indigenous students adjusting to college life across Consortium campuses.

* Foster understanding of Indigenous culture through cultural activities, workshops, forums, and campus-wide events.

* Collaborate with Native American Student Union chapters, Intercultural Student Groups, and Student Associations across the Consortium.

* Represent the Consortium on committees and external partnerships as appropriate.

* Required travel periodically to Consortium campuses and Indigenous communities, some evening and weekend hours as well.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

* At least two years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, diversity and inclusion, or a related field.

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse campus stakeholders (students, faculty, and staff).

* Proven experience in facilitation and programming to support student engagement and success.

* Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, with a focus on supporting underrepresented and underserved students?particularly Indigenous students.

* Ability to foster inclusive dialogue, build trust across cultural differences, and strengthen campus culture around diversity and inclusive excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in education, counseling psychology, higher education administration, or a closely related field.

* Demonstrate the ability to build and foster relationships and strengthen collaborations with Indigenous Communities.

* Demonstrated professional experience working with and supporting Indigenous students, with an understanding of cultural identities, lived experiences, and community contexts.

* Proven ability to build trust-based relationships with students and communities through cultural humility and respect.

* Experience advocating for systemic change to support student success through policy, practice, or institutional programming.

Additional Information:

Join us in advancing Indigenous student success and building a more inclusive future across SUNY campuses. This is a full-time, twelve-month, UUP represented SL-2 term appointment beginning Fall 2025 at an annual salary range of $51,261 - $69,859

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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