Tribal Nations Student Affairs Director

Overview

The Director of the Tribal Nations Student Affairs Office reports to the Executive Director of Tribal Relations and leads the center’s recruitment, retention, and programming initiatives, centering Indigenous pedagogies. The role oversees daily operations, staff hiring, program development, budget administration, grant writing, and engagement with tribal partners and scholarship administration.

Qualifications

• 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.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 Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References
• Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents