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Montana State University-Northern NASNTI Program Director (Little River Institute) in Havre, Montana
NASNTI Program Director (Little River Institute)
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NBAPOSN Title
Working Title NASNTI Program Director (Little River Institute)
Brief Position Overview
The US Department of Education NASNTI program provides grants and other assistance to non-tribal institutions that serve American Indians in order to enable the institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve these students.
The primary goal of the proposed MSU -Northern ( MSUN ) NASNTI Project is to increase the on-time graduation rates of Native American students at both the Bachelors and Associates levels. Its secondary goal is to increase fall-to-spring and fall-to-fall retention rates for Native American students, including first-time, full-time students and those with continuing, transfer, and returning status. These goals will be achieved through the implementation of four interconnected, culturally responsive project objectives: Tutoring, Mentoring, Professional Development, and Family Engagement.
Along with our great benefit package, MSUN offers paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave.
MSUN will only consider applicants who are authorized to work in the US and MSUN will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Position Number 7C0067
Department Student Life
Division Office of Grants/Sponsored Research Programs
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Other
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Yes
Compensation Annual
Salary $60,000
Contract Type LOA
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The US Department of Education NASNTI program provides grants and other assistance to non-tribal institutions that serve American Indians in order to enable the institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve these students.
The primary goal of the proposed MSUN NASNTI Project is to increase the on-time graduation rates of Native American students at both the Bachelors and Associates levels. Its secondary goal is to increase fall-to-spring and fall-to-fall retention rates for Native American students, including first-time, full-time students and those with continuing, transfer, and returning status. These goals will be achieved through the implementation of four interconnected, culturally responsive project objectives: Tutoring, Mentoring, Professional Development, and Family Engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Direct the programs that support the grant’s goal to increase on-time graduation and retention rates of Native American students and to provide culturally responsive project objectives: tutoring, mentoring, professional development, and family engagement.
2) Hire, train, supervise and evaluate necessary staff to achieve the goals and project objectives.
3) Serve as the Principle Investigator to track and assess grant activities and objectives and to report per grant guidelines and regulations.
4) Oversee tutoring services provided by the Little River Institute and evaluate the cultural relevance of tutoring methods provided.
5) Serve as a mentor for American Indian students seeking assistance and guidance in academic and administrative matters, such as financial aid, course registration/planning, and other campus life issues.
6) Facilitate a fall orientation experience for American Indian students hosted by the Little River Institute.
7) Serve as co-advisor to the Sweetgrass Society, an American Indian student organization.
8) Co-organize a series of professional development speakers on topics related to American Indian culture, particularly as it relates to academic and social engagement on a college campus.
9) Represent the program to the campus and community; maintain liaisons and collaborations between the NASNTI project and academic departments, libraries, administrative departments, student organizations, students, faculty, and the college community at large.
10) Support collaboration with other student support services on campus; for example, SSS TRiO grant and Tutoring Central
11) Oversee the budget and expenditures in compliance with NASNTI grant.
12) Oversee program compliance with NASNTI grant guidelines and regulations.
13) Oversee the Little River Institute in accordance with the NASNTI grant regulations and guidelines.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1) Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, or related field.
2) Experience in higher education, especially in the areas of policies and best practices in
higher education student support programs.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree
Experience working in a supervisory role.
Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and collaborative skills.
Ability to adapt to changing environments and student needs.
Experience working with Tribal communities.
Success working with American Indian populations.
Success working with underrepresented populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of American Indian cultures.
The Successful Candidate Will
Special Requirements
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office environment with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to travel with or without reasonable accommodations
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number 2022-23-S00028P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Immediate
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established No
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2333
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Inquiries about the application of Title IX at the University and reports about all forms of protected-class discrimination and harassment should be made to the Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:
Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
PO Box 7751
Havre MT 59501
Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:
Suzanne Hunger
Suzanne.hunger@msun.edu
Location:
208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
E-mail: titleixcoordinator@msun.edu or suzanne.hunger@msun.edu
Please note that reports can be made at any time, including during non-business hours, by using the email address or listed telephone number (and leaving a private message).
Title IX Coordinator
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Coordinates educational programs and trainings regarding discrimination and harassment prevention for students and employees;
Responds to and seeks to resolve reports of discrimination and harassment following the Procedures;
Provides information about and, if requested, assists with criminal reporting;
Provides information about resources for obtaining advocacy, healthcare, and counseling services; and
Coordinates supportive and protective measures for members of the MSUN community.
A full copy of the University’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy and the accompanying Discrimination Grievance Procedures are available on the Human Resources and Title IX website. More information about reporting options, resources, and other information about sexual harassment, including sexual assault, is located at the Human Resources and Title IX website: https://www.msun.edu/hr/titleix/index.aspx
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Posting Specific Questions
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