Tribal Nations Student Affairs Director

Tribal Nations Student Affairs Director

Position Details

Position Title:

Tribal Nations Student Affairs Director

Division/College:
Office of Tribal Relations

Department:
Tribal Nations Student Services

Location:

Moscow

Position Overview:

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, 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.

Unit URL: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-relations

Position Qualifications

Required Experience:

Three years of experience working on Indigenous issues in higher education or student service programs

Experience in Indigenous student recruitment

Experience designing and implementing programs focusing on Indigenous students

Experience with professional development and training in higher education

Experience in marketing and communications (e.g., electronic 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

Required

Education:

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

Required Other:
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Ability to travel

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

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

Physical Requirements &

Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Employee Category:
Exempt

Pay Range: $68,000 Annually

Type of Appointment:
Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Funding: A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

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Posting Date: 06/03/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by 06/27/2026 will receive first consideration.

Applicant Resources: https://-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 is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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