Tribal Academy Program Coordinator

University Of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking applicants for two Tribal Academy Program Coordinator positions. The Tribal Academy Program Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting tribal students across NSHE institutions by providing weekly holistic guidance and assisting them in navigating their degree pathways. In this role, the Program Coordinator will lead outreach and recruitment efforts to meet the growing need for a professional workforce dedicated to serving Nevada's tribal communities.

The Program Coordinator will monitor and track student progress, gather feedback to enhance the program, and cultivate a vibrant community among tribal learners. The primary objective will be to increase tribal student enrollment, attendance, and retention in higher education. Success in this position means forging strong connections with students, tribal partners, and NSHE campuses to create pathways to long-term academic and career success.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR

Master's Degree and one (1) year of related work experience

Related Experience :

Experience with indigenous tribal communities in Nevada OR Experience with STEM pipeline programs and / or undergraduate research programs or related

Schedule :

Some travel will be required

Compensation Grade :

Administrative Faculty B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit : Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement :

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR :

Health insurance options including dental and vision

Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options

Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.

Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.

No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees :

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and / or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program :

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses / partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Department Information :

The Office of Indigenous Relations builds strong community connections, provides funding and resources, and creates supportive and culturally inclusive environments for Indigenous students, faculty, and communities.

Contact Information :

Search Coordinator Michael Dalton at msdalton@unr.edu

Full-Time Equivalent : 100.0%

Required Attachment(s) :

1) Resume / CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact information for three professional references

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date : Note to Applicant :

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).