Native American Student Success and Community Engagement Coordinator

Job Information

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

• Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

Coordination, Outreach and Tribal Partnerships

• Coordinates all program activities, events, and culturally specific outreach in alignment with institutional policies, department goals, and approved program objectives. Plans and coordinates Chemeketa information sessions, family and parent workshops, financial aid presentations, family social nights, and scholarship workshops. Oversees event logistics, including scheduling, coordination of resources, participant engagement, and successful event execution.
• Lead culturally specific outreach, recruitment, and partnership activities both on campus and off campus. This includes frequently traveling to meet students, families, and community members where they are by hosting information sessions, orientations, and workshops directly within Tribal facilities and community spaces in partnership with Tribal governments, Native-serving organizations, local school districts, and community-based organizations.
• Cultivate and build upon existing institutional partnerships, such as the New Beginnings for Tribal Students in Oregon initiative with Oregon State University, to strengthen culturally responsive transfer pathways.
• Plans, Coordinates, and executes program events, including family centered workshops, cultural events programming, campus visits, and onboarding experiences.

Student Navigation, Advising, and Holistic Support

• Provide individualized guidance and support to help current and prospective students navigate Chemeketa onboarding systems and overcome barriers to persistence.
• Monitors student progress using EAB Navigate and Slate, proactively identifying academic and personal needs, executing timely interventions, and utilizing Chemeketa's Early Alert System for attendance or academic flags.
• Delivers financial literacy education and scholarship assistance, guiding students through funding opportunities such as the Oregon Tribal Student Grant, Oregon Promise, and federal/state financial aid.
• Connect students to other wraparound support programs and external resources that address barriers related to housing, food security, transportation, and childcare, while collaborating closely with TRIO/CCP programs for seamless support.

Family Engagement & Community Building

• Facilitates dedicated orientation and onboarding experiences for Native American and Alaska Native students, their families, and community members not currently pursuing higher education directly within Tribal facilities and…