American Indian Programs Coordinator | University of Minnesota Duluth
University of Minnesota Duluth
Location
Duluth, MN | United States
Job description
The American Indian Programs Coordinator will recruit and support BSW and MSW students, develop student programming, assist in developing new social work programming, and support curriculum development particularly in relation to American Indian topics.
The salary range for this position is $63,143-65,000 annually.
Student Support (20%) - Act as a Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) including providing IDI feedback sessions with students
- Provide individual and group support for American Indian social work students
- Provide other student support, including face to face activities, cultural events, feasts, visiting colleges, etc.
- Connect students with campus resources as needed
- Coordinate student supports with the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Coordinator
Student Recruitment and Selection (10%)
- In conjunction with the recruitment committee, develop a recruitment plan focused on recruiting prospective Native students
- Coordinate and implement student recruitment in conjunction with the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Coordinator, the social work department, and the American Indian Learning Resource Center
- Recruit students through visiting tribes, tribal agencies, attending relevant conferences and by other means
- Respond to requests for information about the social work program
- Serve on an admissions committee as needed
Social Work Student Retention Programming (20%) - Serve as the contact and support for the social work departmentâ™s Elder in Residence
- Plan and implement programming to support Native students
- Plan and implement monthly activities to further intercultural learning (circles, teachings, guest speakers, films, etc.) both virtually and in-person
American Indian Program Development: (20%)
- Build relationships with other American Indian programs campus-wide
- Build relationships with tribes
- Engage in ongoing program development
- Build relationships with department and college Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committees
- Help develop student engagement strategies and strategies for working with tribes
American Indian Curriculum Resources and Support: (15%)
- Support faculty and adjuncts including identifying and providing American Indian resources for inclusion in the classroom
- Review all American Indian content across the curriculum, review course proposals and syllabi
- Create an evaluation of American Indian content in the curriculum
- Serve on the curriculum review committee
American Indian Oral Teachings: (10%)
- Identify and document oral teachings of Minnesota Tribes for use of the department and students
- Build oral teaching resources for faculty, staff and students
Other (5%)
- Attend meetings as required
- Attend and present at student orientations
- Prepare reports as required
- Other duties as directed
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a masterâ™s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience (human services, education, etc.)
- Experience working with Indigenous communities
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSW or MSW degree
- Proven ability to develop relationships with diverse communities and people, especially American Indians
- Curiosity to learn about other perspectives
- Familiarity with higher education
- Experience developing college level curriculum
- Experience with, or understanding of child welfare, particularly the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA)
- An understanding of historical and current issues impacting American Indian and other students of color
- Understanding and sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective planning and organizational skills
About University of Minnesota Duluth
The University of Minnesota Duluth integrates liberal education, research, creative activity, and public engagement and prepares students to thrive as lifelong learners and globally engaged citizens.
Connections working at University of Minnesota Duluth
Job tags
Salary
