Assistant Director for Native Student Recruitment and Initiatives

Assistant Director for Native Student Recruitment and Initiatives

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30+ hours)

Months per year: 12

Engage proactively in relationship building with Native students. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with university, community, and tribal partners in support of Native student success. Connect Native students in crisis or experiencing chronic/emerging situations that may compromise their ability to be successful with services. Implement non-clinical interventions to provide care, support and resources for Native students who experience challenges with health, wellness, academics, behavior, safety, general welfare, and/or continuing at the university. Maintain a system of follow-up for students who have been referred to campus or community resources, including providing services to encourage compliance with recommendations and care plans. Assist with Bias response and Title IX incident follow up as needed - (Essential) 30% - Native Student Recruitment Actively build relationships with Native-serving schools; collaborate with relevant programs as needed to support the various stages of the Native student journey including recruitment, application, acceptance, pre-orientation, orientation, matriculation, graduation. Monitor current trends, relevant research, and best practices in field. Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community. Conduct information sessions and orientations for prospective and admitted students. Collaborate with the Office of Admission, including campus visits for tribal school students, Preview Days for Native students, traveling to and representing Gonzaga at college fairs in tribal communities and conferences. Create "preparing for college" events and resources. Represent Gonzaga and Native student interests on university committees and with external groups - (Essential) 30% - Program Development and Delivery Develop resources and presentations for faculty, staff and students on Native student issues and tribal relations. Strategic thinking and programming to enhance campus climate for native populations. Inter- and intra-divisional events promoting goals of mission integration focusing on tribal relations as mission. Promote intercultural awareness and cross-cultural participation in university events, programs, etc. Assess programs and events for effectiveness. - (Essential) Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Degree Years of Related Experience Requirement: 5 years In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.

Culturally appropriate crisis response training in a higher education environment Preference for candidates who are tribally enrolled Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Native American Studies, Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field. Professional experience working directly with Native American and/or Alaska Native students or tribal communities. Experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, retention, advising, student success, or multicultural affairs. Knowledge of tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, Indigenous cultures, and issues affecting Native communities. Experience developing and facilitating educational workshops, trainings, or cultural programming. Experience planning and evaluating programs using data and assessment to measure outcomes and improve effectiveness. Experience working with students in crisis and making appropriate referrals to campus and community resources. Experience collaborating across departments and building partnerships with schools, tribal governments, and community organizations. Familiarity with student information systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office or similar software. Experience supervising student employees, interns, or volunteers. Physical & On-Campus Requirements: In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time) Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Often (50%-75% of time) Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Rarely (1%-49% of time) Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time) Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time) The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $29.88 - $35.10 hr

Midpoint Salary (Non-Exempt): $37.36 Maximum Salary (Non-Exempt): $44.83 Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement?: No Is this position eligible for a signing bonus?: No At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.