Native American Student Support Specialist Max S. Baucus Institute and Alexander Blewett III School of Law

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The
University of Montana’s Max S. Baucus Institute
(Institute)
and
Alexander Blewett III School of Law
(ABIII)
invite applications for a
Native American Student Support Specialist.
This position will focus on the recruitment, retention, and overall success of Native American students in ABIII and Baucus Institute programs. The NASS Specialist will work closely with ABIII and Institute staff, Law and Department of Public Administration and Policy (DPAP) faculty, and will build relationships and facilitate collaboration with stakeholders and partners across campus and throughout the state.
Duties and responsibilities:
Manage the day-to-day operations of ABIII’s Native American Cultural Center in the School of Law as a supportive, culturally sensitive environment.
Design and implement strategies to increase Native American students’ overall enrollment and persistence in ABIII and Institute programs (including Law and DPAP).
Serve as a mentor, advocate, and resource for Native American students enrolled in ABIII (Law and DPAP) and Institute programs. Proactively help students navigate roadblocks on their path to completing their studies and internships.
Work closely with Institute staff to identify program opportunities that best align with Native American student and community interests and needs, as well as areas for program development to better meet those interests and needs.
Build relationships with Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) throughout Montana and facilitate partnerships with the Institute and ABIII (Law and DPAP) based on respect and cultural understanding.
Provide support for the ABIII Native American Law Student Association (NALSA)
Build relationships across campus with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s Payne Center, American Indian Support Services (AISS), UM’s American Indian Governance Institute, and the UM Tribal Outreach Specialist to foster connections and collaboration.
Provide regular feedback and close communication with key ABIII (Law and DPAP) and Institute staff to identify opportunities to better support Native American student needs and concerns from a perspective that includes first generation, veteran, disabled, gender, LGBTQ and two-spirit, low-income, rural, and other significant aspects of individual and cultural identity.
Assist with the Margery Hunter Brown Indian Law Clinic, the Summer Indian Law Program, and the American Indian Law Certificate.
Coordinate with University and ABIII Communications teams to share information and engage in the process of promoting Native American student and program successes
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package
including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Position is a grant-funded opportunity for two years, with possibility of extension.
Salary for this position is $50,000-$60,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience working with Native American populations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Native American history and cultures, particularly those in the Rocky Mountain West
Strong writing and oral communication skills
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with a wide-ranging group of individuals and entities
Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working with students to attain their academic and life goals
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations and information appropriately
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in higher education
About
UM
and the
Alexander Blewett II School of Law
UM provides a culture that values hard work, intellectual curiosity, diversity, collegiality, innovative thinking and teamwork, making it a great place to grow and develop professionally. Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM attracts first rate teachers, researchers, and students from around the world. A city within a city – with its own eateries, stores, medical facilities, banking and postal services, and zip code – UM has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture.
The Alexander Blewett III School of Law at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. prepares students for the people-oriented practice of law by integrating theory and practice in a competency-based curriculum; serves as the academic legal center in Montana; and contributes to the development of national, state, and tribal law and legal institutions through teaching, scholarship, and service.
Integral to our commitment to public service, the Max S. Baucus Institute
and the Department of Public Administration and Policy
are part of the law school and serve the mission of preparing the next generation of public servants and engaging in work that makes a meaningful difference for today’s leaders.
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Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
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Testing
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E mployment Eligibility.
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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