Assistant Director - Native American House at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Assistant Director





Native American House




Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Native American House (NAH), assists in the development, implementation, coordination, assessment, and reporting of programs, services, and activities for the NAH that educate and promote a campus-wide understanding of the history, contributions, and issues/challenges of importance to American Indians, Alaska Natives (AIAN), and Indigenous communities. Works with the Director to manage programs and projects that increase educational attainment and retention among AIAN and Indigenous students, from matriculation to graduation.
Duties & Responsibilities


Programming

• Assist in developing, planning, and implementing educational, recreational, social, and cultural programs that promote the success of AIAN and Indigenous students and foster a better understanding of the needs and issues of students in higher education.


• Cultivate and support innovative programs and initiatives that celebrate the contributions and address the unique needs of AIAN and Indigenous students on campus.


• Build, foster, and maintain effective collaborative relationships with various academic and student affairs units and community partners to enrich awareness, transformational learning, and support related to AIAN and Indigenous issues on campus.


• Regularly attend meetings and events supporting AIAN and Indigenous students and student organizations, including working evening and weekend hours as needed.


• Assist in the preparation of budgets, progress reports, and operating procedures.


• Assist with developing and implementing programmatic assessment strategies.


• Assist with reviewing student data using various reporting systems, identifying trends, and evaluating factors such as retention, persistence, graduation rates, including programming and learning outcomes.


• Assist with maintenance of the in-house library and media collection, including assisting with operational procedures, collection development, purchase and evaluation.

Advising and Outreach

• Provide advising, outreach, and leadership development, especially to AIAN and Indigenous student groups, and engage them in Native American House activities.


• Help promote, publicize, and market activities and services of the Native American House on campus.


• Assist with developing, coordinating, and disseminating a cohesive Native American House communication strategy and sharing said information with relevant campus units.


• Serve as a representative of the Native American House on various campus committees, task forces, and work groups.


• Assist in planning and implementing activities during Indigenous Peoples' Day, Native American Heritage Month, Native American House Congratulatory Ceremony, and other annual events sponsored by the Native American House.


• Assist in providing information, advocacy, referral, and other direct services to students, staff, and faculty seeking assistance.


• Serve as a resource person for students, staff, and faculty interested in AIAN and Indigenous issues and the services/functions of the Native American House.

Supervision, Administration, and Staff Development

• Help train, supervise, evaluate, and coordinate student staff and volunteers related to programming and Native American House operations.


• Assist in the production of programming, materials, resources, and activities related to AIAN and Indigenous student success and retention.


• In the absence of the Director, may assume responsibility and provide management for the operation of the Native American House.


• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Two (2) years of work experience with program administration in an educational, private, and/or public setting.


• Demonstrated experience developing, planning, and implementing educational, recreational, social, and/or cultural programming.


• Experience with higher education program development, outreach, and/or engagement with AIAN and Indigenous organizations, communities, and/or individuals.


• Experience supervising and training students/entry-level staff (undergraduate and/or graduate students) and/or volunteers.


• Experience with campus and/or community outreach.


• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree, preferably in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, or related field.


• Sensitivity to, awareness of, and demonstrated experience with the educational, social, developmental, and cultural concerns of AIAN and Indigenous students.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), with particular cultural knowledge, competence, and experience in working and communicating with AIAN and Indigenous peoples.


• Experience designing and implementing programs focusing on AIAN and Indigenous identities.


• Professional experience advising and creating leadership development opportunities for AIAN and Indigenous students and/or student organizations.


• Experience developing community and public engagement programs and public speaking.


• Experience in marketing and communications (e.g., electronic newsletters, websites, and social media).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and articulate AIAN and Indigenous student-related needs and concerns from a perspective that includes the intersections of gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, and other significant aspects of individual and cultural identity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to form critical collaborations across divisions with faculty, staff, and community partners to manage and advocate for students' needs and concerns.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to create, implement, and assess culturally affirming programming and intercultural education for the university community.

Appointment Information


This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 4/1/2025. The salary range for this position is $54,000 - $59,000.


For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .


Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.



Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please make sure to upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references when applying. Additionally, if you have your transcripts please upload those as well. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Keri Collins at keric@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1029208
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
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