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JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the coordination of Center for Tribal Studies student scholar development for national and international competitive scholarships and fellowships, and supporting students in their academic programs..

MAJOR DUTIES

Identify and recruit all students with an emphasis on Native American students for nationally competitive scholarships, fellowships, leadership institutes, research opportunities, and graduate education pathways. Advise and assist students as they navigate the application process for the selected scholarship, fellowship, leadership institute, research opportunity, and graduate education pathway. Coordinate timelines for review processes and track student participation. Assist students in identifying undergraduate research, graduate school, public service and other leadership opportunities.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to accomplish this. Develop partnerships with tribal nations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and university departments to expand student scholar opportunities. Coordinates academic services available on campus. Assists chair of the Annual Symposium on the American Indian. Compiles and edits the NSU American Indian Student Profile. Manages internal student program and activity budgets. Supervises the work of student workers. Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of local, regional and national demographics related to American Indian populations. Knowledge of the sovereign status and general government operations of Tribal nations Knowledge of history, policies and best practices of Indian Education. Knowledge of funding agent regulations. Knowledge of relevant university policies and procedures. Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority. Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Center for Tribal Studies Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the employee policy manual, report guidelines, grant guidelines, and university budget management principles. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied program coordination duties. The variety of programs to be coordinated contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to coordinate Center for Tribal Studies student scholar development for national and international competitive scholarships and fellowships, and supporting students in their academic programs.. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of center operations.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, parents, community and business leaders, tribal officials and representatives, government agents, personnel from other colleges and universities, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, or to motivate or influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects. The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over assigned student workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Experience in supporting American Indian students in postsecondary educational setting. Annual salary $34,356.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.

Anticipated hire date:

8/17/2026 Applications will be accepted until: 8/5/2026

NOTE:

Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile. Notice to applicants It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.