Tribal Nations Student Affairs Director

The Director of the Tribal Nations Student Affairs Office reports to the Executive Director of Tribal Relations 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. The Director assumes primary responsibilities for the day-to‑day operations of the center, including 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, and development of short and long‑range goals in keeping with the mission and strategic of the University of Idaho and The Office of Tribal Relations.

The Director will serve on the, and chair for the Native American Scholarships.

• Three years of experience working on Indigenous issues in higher education or student service programs
• Experience designing and implementing programs focusing on Indigenous students
• Experience with professional development and training in higher education
• Experience in marketing and communications (e‑mail newsletters, websites, social media)
• Experience in fundraising and working with constituents
• Experience in grant writing and oversight
• Knowledge and experience with budget planning and prioritization of projects, programs and activities
• Demonstrated experience speaking publicly and conducting presentations

• Master’s Degree; six additional years (for a total of nine) may substitute for a Master’s Degree.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university‑owned vehicles
• Ability to travel

• 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
• Experience with successful grant writing, program design, delivery and assessment
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, the media and constituents of the university
• Demonstrated strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working collaboratively with Tribal governments and agencies
• Demonstrated knowledge of Native American education policies

• None

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.