Good Relations Learning Community Coordinator

Good Relations Learning Community Coordinator
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Position Number : 4C3435

Department : Native American Studies

Division : College of Letters & Science

Appointment Type : Professional

FTE : 1.0

Salary : $54,999.88 annually

Contract Type : LOA

Brief Position Overview

The Department of Native American Studies is seeking a Good Relations Learning Community Coordinator for American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Services (AI/ANSSS). This position serves as an advocate and mentor, committed to providing excellent student and academic support to increase the recruitment, retention and academic success of American Indian and Alaska Native students at Montana State University.

General Statement

American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Services is dedicated to the enrollment, achievement, and success of American Indian and Alaska Native students at Montana State University. AI/ANSSS supports Native students and their families navigate the transition to Montana State University and the Bozeman community, and provides advocacy on behalf of Native students with the MSU faculty, staff, and programs while supporting Native student academic, social, personal, and cultural growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and supervise mentors and mentees for AI/AN student mentorship programs (Good Relations Learning Community), overseeing development and implementation of program activities and engagement opportunities

Develop, organize, plan and coordinate activities for AI/ANSSS, inclusive of annual Powwow facilitation

Track and create reports for student involvement

Budget, manage, track, and report on grant funding and spending, specific to Good Relations efforts

Collaborate with Cultural Outreach and Communications Coordinator regarding budgeting and student engagement events

Serve American Indian/Alaska Native students needing and seeking to become academically and personally successful at Montana State University

Provide culturally sensitive career and academic advising

Participate in Native student-related groups on campus

Coordinate events and reservations for the American Indian Hall Building

In coordination with University Communications and NAS staff and faculty:

Create materials for MSU AI/ANSSS print and digital platforms

Develop, update, and maintain MSU AI/ANSSS electronic/social media resources, including the AIC website, AI/ANSSS website, Talking Circle, and MSU Native American Resource Directory Website

Produce and disseminate the Native American Studies departmental newsletter

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

1-3 years demonstrated experience working with economically disadvantaged and underrepresented college students or similar populations as a mentor/advisor/advocate

Experience coordinating and managing small and large events

Experience giving oral presentations and speaking publicly to groups, especially college students

Demonstrated computer and software experience, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, graphics, and basic web HTML

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Experience with graphic design tools

Knowledge of American Indian cultures, history, and contemporary issues, particularly those tribes in Montana and surrounding states

The Successful Candidate Will

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Possess strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills

Demonstrate self‑motivation and ability to follow through on tasks and projects to completion

Ability to learn MSU policies, procedures, and systems for student data tracking

Have the ability to establish and maintain productive and positive working relations with coworkers, faculty, students, supervisors, and the public

Represent the Department of Native American Studies and its programs in a professional and courteous manner

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Work may involve evening hours and occasional weekend hours to meet the programmatic needs of the position. This position is contingent upon continued grant funding. This position is currently tentatively funded through June 30, 2028, with the potential to continue, dependent upon available grant funding.

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.

EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

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