The American Indian Programs Coordinator is a position in the Center for Regional and Tribal Child Welfare Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth. This position will play a pivotal role in recruiting and supporting Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work students, developing student programming, assisting in developing new social work programming, and supporting curriculum development, particularly about American Indian topics.

The Center for Regional and Tribal Child Welfare Studies prepares students to become effective child welfare practitioners, particularly in working with American Indian families through offering stipends, coursework, and other cultural and experiential learning opportunities. The Center also partners with tribes, county agencies, and nonprofits in Minnesota to help improve American Indian child welfare practice and reduce the disparities experienced by families in the child welfare system.

The salary range for this position is $63,143-65,000 annually with potential relocation assistance. This is primarily an on-site position with some flexibility for remote work.

Job Responsibilities:

Student Support (20%)

• Provide individual and group support for American Indian social work students
• Provide other student support, including face-to-face activities, cultural events, feasts, recruiting tabling events, etc.
• Facilitate connections between students and campus resources as needed
• Coordinate student support with the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Director
• Serve as a Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) including providing IDI feedback sessions with students, IDI training will be paid for by the Center

Social Work Student Retention Programming (20%)

• Develop and implement programming to support Native students
• Develop and implement monthly activities to further intercultural learning (circles, teachings, guest speakers, films, etc.) both virtually and in-person
• Serve as the liaison contact and support for the social work department's Elder in Residence

American Indian Program Development: (20%)

• Cultivate relationships with American Indian programs campus-wide and 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

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 Director, the social work department, and the American Indian Learning Resource Center
• Recruit students by visiting and engaging with tribes, and 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

American Indian Traditional Knowledge Resources: (10%)

• Identify and document American Indian Traditional Knowledge Resources of Minnesota Tribes for use by the department and students
• Build American Indian knowledge 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 assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with Indigenous peoples or communities
• BA/BS with at least 6 years of relevant experience (tribal communities, human services, education, etc.), or a master's degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to develop relationships with diverse communities and people, especially American Indians
• An understanding of historical and current issues impacting American Indian and other students of color
• 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)
• Understanding and sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effective planning and organizational skills

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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