Job Description:

Posting date:

09/06/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1125987

Position Title:

Program Coordinator for Community & Leadership Development

Department this Position Reports to:

Native American Program

Hiring Range Minimum:

$52,900

Hiring Range Maximum:

$66,100

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Schedule:

This role offers one remote day a week and flex-time for working evening and weekend events.

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH
Collis 303B

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Onsite only

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

NA

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

Dartmouth believes that a 21st century liberal arts education integrates respect for, and understanding of, the unique and essential benefits of living, learning, and engaging in an inclusive global community. The Native American Program (NAP) supports the wellbeing and success of Indigenous students at Dartmouth. The NAP's core work includes: advising and engagement, leadership and community development; education and training; and, advocacy.Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Native American Program, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning and oversight of the implementation of signature programs, providing opportunities for student leadership development, coordinating outreach, and facilitating educational training. Many programs run during evenings and weekends; work schedules will be arranged to accommodate irregular hours.

Description:

We are hiring! Come join our team at the Native American Program at Dartmouth as our Program Coordinator for Community & Leadership Development. In this full-time, onsite role, you'll lead our signature programs-including the annual Welcome Social, Powwow, and Graduation-while fostering leadership and building community with Native and Indigenous students. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential, with a Bachelor's degree and experience working with Native or marginalized communities preferred. Help us make a meaningful impact to our Native and Indigenous students!


Learn more about our Native American Programs here: https://students.dartmouth.edu/nap/

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

● Bachelor's degree in Native American or Ethnic Studies, Higher Education Administration, Social Justice Education and Leadership, Counseling or comparable field and two years' relevant work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.● Applicable experiences in working with and/or advocating on behalf of Native and Indigenous peoples, and/or marginalized student communities.● Strong organizational skills for proficiently managing multiple projects.● Project and event management experience.● Effective interpersonal skills for engaging students, faculty, and colleagues.● Adept at working with a highly diverse community.● Ability to handle highly sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Master's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in Student Affairs, Native American and Indigenous studies, multicultural and social justice education, gender and sexuality studies, ethnic studies, international education, and/or leadership development.● Experience working in Student Services.● Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to take initiative, work independently, and handle multiple issues and competing priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Adria Brown

Department Contact Phone Number:

Adria.R.Brown@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Adria Brown, Director Native American Program

Department Contact's Phone Number:

Adria.R.Brown@dartmouth.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/75605

Description:

Program Coordination● Guide students through outcomes and decision-making processes, room-booking, and budgeting.● Facilitate student, faculty, staff, and community partnerships.● Build rapport, learn, and maintain an ongoing understanding of the Native American and Indigenous community needs.● Develop and oversee the implementation, marketing, delivery, and assessment of community-building programs, leadership workshops, Heritage and History celebrations, and the annual graduation celebration.● Recruit students to participate in planning committees, support their continued involvement, and facilitate productive group discussions.

Percentage Of Time:

50%

Description:

Leadership Development● Design and facilitate leadership development workshops for student coordinators and committee members, rooted in the principles and values of Indigenous leadership.● Develop, implement, and assess strategies for creating more collaborative and intersectional processes for NAP programs and events.● Train, supervise, and evaluate undergraduate student staff.

Percentage Of Time:

30%

Description:

Outreach and Education● Be considerate of students' diverse backgrounds and identities, including their tribal or cultural affiliations, disabilities, health needs, socioeconomic status, immigration status, and citizenship status. Refer students to the appropriate campus resources and support services as needed.● Create, and lead the following outreach and education efforts:o Create electronic and print resources, outreach, and marketing materials. This may include updating website materials and using social networking platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, etc.

Percentage Of Time:

15%

Description:

Other Duties● Collaborate and support Native and Indigenous Pre-Orientation and Community Life and Inclusivity programmatic initiatives.● Attend professional training programs and remain up to date on issues and strategies related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.● Represent NAP and Dartmouth College at appropriate conferences and meetings.● Work with Assistant Director on special projects.




Evening and weekend hours required.

Percentage Of Time:

5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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