Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI | United States
Job description
Re porting to the Vice Provost for University Outreach and Engagement, a unit under MSU’ s P rovost Office , the D irector will have full responsibility for all administrative functions including budget , human r esources , and operation s of the Institute .
T he mission of the Native American Institute is to produce and further scholarship and programming for the benefit of tribes, American Indian communities , and Native organizations. NAI supports campus and community collaboration and provides opportunities for faculty, staff, students, and the public to learn about issues facing American Indians and Indigenous peoples.
Through these efforts, NAI promotes sovereignty, self-determination, cultures, languages, traditional knowledge, capacity building, leadership , and well-being as defined by tribes, American Indian communities, and Native organizations.
DUTIES
The D irector of NAI will :
W ork across colleges and disciplines to develop and support collaborative research projects and programs , identif y and secure funding, and enhance teaching and service opportunities that respond to the needs and goa ls of tribes and Indigenous communities .
F acilitat e capacity development for MSU faculty, staff, and students to work in mutually beneficial partnership with Native stakeholders.
S upport MSU ’s efforts to build, sustain, and provide educational programming in partnership with tribal colleges, Native nations, communities, and people.
Collaborat e with other MSU Native community stakeholders, including Tribal Extension within MSU Extension, EAGLE (Educating Anishnaabe: Giving, Learning, and Empowering) Faculty/Staff Association , the American Indian & Indigenous Studies Program (AIIS), the Indigenous Law and Policy Center (ILPC), various undergraduate and graduate student groups and organizations across campus [IGSC - Indigenous Graduate Student Collective, NAISO – North American Indigenous Student Organization, AISES – American Indians in Science and Engineering Society, NALSA – Native American Law Student Association, Wilma Mankiller Society]; with the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (IDI); and other University Outreach and Engagement (UOE) units.
E stablish and sustain partnerships and collaborations with the 12 Federally Recognized Tribal Nations of Michigan, the State of Michigan Recognized Tribes, the United Tribes of Michigan, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, American Indian Health and Family Services, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, T ribal Colleges, MILES , and cultural centers across the tribal nations and tribal communities ( such as Zii biwing Center of Anishinaabe Culture and Lifeways; Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center; E yaawin g Museum and Cultural Center).
Contribut e to programs, efforts, events, and committees that support tribal- and Indigenous-related faculty, staff, student, and community outreach, engagement, and scholarship activities.
M aintain a public presence and represent NAI at conferences and other speaking engagements .
U s e the information gathered in the report from the Tribal Nations Outreach Project conducted by Grassroots Solutions, LLC to reinvigorate the Native American Institute by developing and implementing a strategic plan that will give direction to the NAI and align s with the UOE and MSU strategic and DEI plans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Doctorate -JD or another terminal degree
S hould possess and demonstrate knowledge of and cultural competence in Michigan Native American culture and traditions.
Evidence of deep engagement or collaboration in partnership with tribal and Native rural or urban communities .
Demonstrate a commitment to supporting research and program m ing on Native American issues .
A strong administrative acumen.
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
Record of high-quality leadership experiences with staff, faculty, and students .
Evidence of a capacity to contribute to the advancement of positive Native American community-university partnerships.
A cover letter detailing qualifications for this position;
A statement of leadership philosophy that highlights your experience working with partner organizations, tribal communities, project teams or university/community centers;
A current curriculum vitae;
Name and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin March 1, 2024, and reviews will continue until the position is filled . To apply, s ubmit a CV , letter of application , and 3 professional references electronically through careers.msu.edu. Questions can be addressed to Dr. Jessica Barnes-Najor, search committee chair.
03/01/2024
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
nai.msu.edu
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