Job Description

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24108
For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Lisa Perry at (406) 994-4880 or .
Classification Title Program Mgr
Working Title Student Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator
Brief Position Overview

The Department of Native American Studies is seeking an Outreach Coordinator for the Office of American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success (AI/ANSS) who is an advocate and mentor, committed to providing excellent student and academic support to increase the recruitment, retention and academic success of American Indian and Alaska Native students at Montana State University.
Position Number 4M3434
Department Native American Studies
Division College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Academic Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Starting at $24.388 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Office of American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success is dedicated to the enrollment, achievement, and success of American Indian and Alaska Native students at Montana State University. AI/ANSS, through a collaborative and nurturing philosophy, supports Native students and their families navigate the transition to Montana State University and the Bozeman community. The AI/ANSS provides advocacy on behalf of Native students with the MSU faculty, staff, and programs while supporting Native student academic, social, personal, and cultural growth.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit High School students on the seven Montana reservations, nearby communities, and adjacent state reservation communities.
• Attend and participate in recruiting at the seven Montana Tribal Colleges during the Tribal College tour.
• Serve all American Indian/Alaska Native students needing and seeking to become academically and personally successful at Montana State University.
• Assist American Indian students in all majors pursuing academic success through coordinated recruitment and retention efforts.
• Provide culturally sensitive career and personal counseling and academic advising.
• Provide services in the student center, faxing, campus and community advocacy, coordinate small emergency loans and long-distance phone availability, snacks, coffee, and clean computers in the AIC room.
• Attend and participate in all Native student-related groups on campus
• Cultivate and build relationships with High School guidance counselors and Tribal College staff and faculty.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Bachelor\'s Degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Demonstrated experience working with college students or similar population as mentor/advisor in a professional environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications and learning new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Master\'s Degree in Adult and Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or related discipline.

• Experience advising or teaching underserved students.
• Experience giving oral presentations and speaking publicly to groups, especially college students.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Have strong written, oral and communication skills.
• An ability to work positively with teams and individuals with diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and interests.
• Display an aptitude for problem solving and facilitating the work of others.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Be confident and competent in oral presentation and excel in public speaking.
• Exercise good judgment in decision making.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

• The person in this position will work a varying schedule that will include evenings and occasional weekends as assigned.
• Routine recruitment traveling in addition travel to attendance at meetings, trainings, and conferences, etc.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Physical Demands

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University\'s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on October 4, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran\'s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran\'s preference please complete the veteran\'s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

MSU\'s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website:

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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