Native American Services Assistant Director
New Mexico Highlands University Portal
On-site
Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States
Position Summary
The Assistant Director is responsible for the administration of the Native American Center and supports the social and academic integration of Native American students in collaboration with other NMHU student support offices and academic programs. The Assistant Director will also maintain, host, and develop new relationships with Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals to increase Native American students and develop opportunities for those students at NMHU .
Duties And Responsibilities
Assist the AVPSEM in developing policies, procedures, and long-term strategic planning for the Native American Center. Work to establish relationships and maintain contact with Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals to provide information regarding educational opportunities for Native Americans. Develop an enrollment plan to increase Native American undergraduate enrollment to 10%. Work to establish relationships and maintain contact with Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals partnering with NMHU through a Memorandum of Understandings/Agreement ( MOU /A) regarding scholarship and other educational opportunities for Native Americans. Track and maintain data of all Native American students attending NMHU and provide monthly reports to the VP for Strategic Enrollment Management ( VPSEM ) and Tribes as agreed via MOU /A. Coordinate and host MOU signing events with all partner Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals. Provide appropriate reports to the Tribal Higher Education Commission. Work to establish relationships and coordinate communication between agencies, departments, Indian tribes, and organizations that aim to help Native American youth reach their educational goals. Develop and support programs that create and enhance cultural intelligence on campus and in the surrounding community. Coordinate the development of an updated method of partnering regarding scholarship and other educational opportunities for Native Americans at NMHU . Coordinate and participate with the Office of Student Success to host orientation and other activities for first-time freshmen. Coordinate with the Office of Student Success to advise Native American students. Coordinate with the Office of Financial Aid to provide financial aid and scholarship opportunities to current and prospective Native American students. Coordinate with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions to host on-campus visits for prospective Native American students. Coordinate with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions to develop and implement a plan to recruit Native Americans to attend NMHU . Coordinate with all NMHU student support and academic programs to provide social and academic support to all Native American Students Create awareness of student events and other student opportunities through social media and traditional media. Develop a working knowledge of campus resources, policies, and procedures so as to serve as a reliable and accurate source of information to current and prospective students and their families Administer all aspects of the program activities in the Native American Services. Maintain regular attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Sitting……………………………………………………………………….Frequently Standing…………………………………………………………………..…Occasionally Walking………………………………………………………………………Occasionally Bending………………………………………………………………………Occasionally Squatting…………………………………………………………………….Occasionally Climbing ……………………………………………………………………Occasionally Kneeling …………………………………………………………………….Occasionally Lifting/Carrying up to twenty (20) pounds…………………. …. Occasionally
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in any field Familiarity and experience working successfully and collaboratively with multi and inter-tribal relationships and events Familiarity and experience working successfully with tribal governments, agencies, and offices Four (4) years’ experience with Native American students in an academic environment Experience in program design and implementation. Demonstrated ability to relate well to students, faculty, staff and tribal officials.
The Assistant Director is responsible for the administration of the Native American Center and supports the social and academic integration of Native American students in collaboration with other NMHU student support offices and academic programs. The Assistant Director will also maintain, host, and develop new relationships with Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals to increase Native American students and develop opportunities for those students at NMHU .
Duties And Responsibilities
Assist the AVPSEM in developing policies, procedures, and long-term strategic planning for the Native American Center. Work to establish relationships and maintain contact with Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals to provide information regarding educational opportunities for Native Americans. Develop an enrollment plan to increase Native American undergraduate enrollment to 10%. Work to establish relationships and maintain contact with Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals partnering with NMHU through a Memorandum of Understandings/Agreement ( MOU /A) regarding scholarship and other educational opportunities for Native Americans. Track and maintain data of all Native American students attending NMHU and provide monthly reports to the VP for Strategic Enrollment Management ( VPSEM ) and Tribes as agreed via MOU /A. Coordinate and host MOU signing events with all partner Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals. Provide appropriate reports to the Tribal Higher Education Commission. Work to establish relationships and coordinate communication between agencies, departments, Indian tribes, and organizations that aim to help Native American youth reach their educational goals. Develop and support programs that create and enhance cultural intelligence on campus and in the surrounding community. Coordinate the development of an updated method of partnering regarding scholarship and other educational opportunities for Native Americans at NMHU . Coordinate and participate with the Office of Student Success to host orientation and other activities for first-time freshmen. Coordinate with the Office of Student Success to advise Native American students. Coordinate with the Office of Financial Aid to provide financial aid and scholarship opportunities to current and prospective Native American students. Coordinate with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions to host on-campus visits for prospective Native American students. Coordinate with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions to develop and implement a plan to recruit Native Americans to attend NMHU . Coordinate with all NMHU student support and academic programs to provide social and academic support to all Native American Students Create awareness of student events and other student opportunities through social media and traditional media. Develop a working knowledge of campus resources, policies, and procedures so as to serve as a reliable and accurate source of information to current and prospective students and their families Administer all aspects of the program activities in the Native American Services. Maintain regular attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Sitting……………………………………………………………………….Frequently Standing…………………………………………………………………..…Occasionally Walking………………………………………………………………………Occasionally Bending………………………………………………………………………Occasionally Squatting…………………………………………………………………….Occasionally Climbing ……………………………………………………………………Occasionally Kneeling …………………………………………………………………….Occasionally Lifting/Carrying up to twenty (20) pounds…………………. …. Occasionally
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in any field Familiarity and experience working successfully and collaboratively with multi and inter-tribal relationships and events Familiarity and experience working successfully with tribal governments, agencies, and offices Four (4) years’ experience with Native American students in an academic environment Experience in program design and implementation. Demonstrated ability to relate well to students, faculty, staff and tribal officials.