Native Nations Liaison

Date application must be received for priority consideration by:
October 19, 2026

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date:
November 1, 2026

Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:

Job Family Group:
Administrative and Professional

Division/Department:
Office of the President

COMPENSATION RANGE (commensurate with experience): $55,237- $63,491 annually

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Appointment Basis: 12-month

Time Type:
Full-time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration:
Renewable

This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License:
Yes

This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check:
Yes

Remote Work Type:
On-campus

Visa Sponsorship:
Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

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The Southern Oregon University Native Nations Liaison and Program Activities Specialist (“Native Nations Liaison”) supports the University in its recruitment, retention, and educational efforts designed to meet the unique needs, experiences, and challenges faced by Native/Indigenous (Native Nations/Native American/First Nations/Alaskan Native/Native Hawaiian) students at Southern Oregon University, helps to guide the University in its advocacy on behalf of the preservation of the sovereignty of all Native Nations, and supports the President with Native Nations Relations.

This position reports to the President with dotted reporting lines to the Dean of Students and the Director of Government Relations.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Native/Indigenous communities, including but not limited to K-12 and college students and parents;
  Tribes; faculty and administrators;
  Native/Indigenous organizations; and community organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Tribal protocols, cultures, histories, sovereignty, and government relations; and a nuanced understanding of the experiences and needs of Native/Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated experience in college or university student program coordination, and in admissions outreach and recruitment activities.
• Outstanding communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and exceptional program planning, coordination, and service delivery skills.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution.

• A Graduate Degree in Native American Studies, Ethnic Studies, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing strategies to improve academic success, recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of Native/Indigenous students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues in higher education and campus-specific issues, as they relate to the Native/Indigenous student access in post-secondary education.
• Familiarity with Native/Indigenous communities and organizations in Oregon and Northern California.

The following examples of typical work activities are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(40%) Student Activities and Programs Support:
Identifies professional staff and related tasks necessary to organize and facilitate recruitment, retention, and graduation activities for Native students…