Thanks Danielle, for this reflection by Dr. Susan Emerick:
"For those of us in higher education, and specifically in Student
Affairs we get another chance to do it right...to positively impact
students' lives through their out-of-classroom experiences. It's a
daunting task that demands a lot of sweat and twice as much heart.
Don't forget to think with a cool head and act with a warm heart. Your
work has an enormous impact on students' lives, even if you can't see
the affects now, your students will remember your generous spirit."
Here is a good opportunity to work with great faculty and great students
Molly Springer, 2009-2010 Native American Network Chair of the
American College Personel Association
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Position announcement:
DIRECTOR
NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSE Nature of Position: The Director is a 12-month full-time academic
professional staff member at the Native American House (NAH), the
Native American cultural center at the University of Illinois and is
also an Assistant Dean of Students in the Office of the Dean of
Students. The Director is responsible for the overall coordination and
implementation of programs and staff at NAH, management of facility,
fiscal planning and budgeting. NAH is a unit within the Office of
Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) and the Director reports
to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs / Director of
OIIR.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in higher education or related field or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Three years professional
experience in student affairs, higher education administration, or
with Native American community organizations. Professional experience
with developing Native American programs and services. Experience
supervising professional and student staff members. Demonstrated
ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative
relationships with Native American constituencies.
In addition to those identified in the above, responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
Providing leadership, assistance and support to the NAH staff and
Advisory Committee in reviewing the mission and goals of NAH and
creating a Center strategic plan consistent with the OIIR, Student
Affairs, and University of Illinois Strategic Plans.
Collaborating with other Student Affairs and campus units in the
development of services and programs related to Native American
students and integrating the Center's educational and cultural
activities with those provided by other campus units.
Working with American Indian Studies (AIS) to foster relationships
with local, state, and regional Native American community members and
organizations.
Collaborating and coordinating events with the AIS program and faculty members.
Developing, organizing, and evaluating programs at NAH that advance
awareness of American Indian issues, encourage diversity, and educate
the greater community as a whole, as well as collaborating with other
centers in joint efforts related to diversity more broadly.
Participating in Divisional and University-wide Native American
student recruitment and retention initiatives. This includes working
with the Office of Admissions in planning and promoting strategic
initiatives that will result in greater numbers of admitted Native
American students at the university.
Developing and promoting Native American alumni relations.
Promoting development activities, including grant writing and
fundraising aimed at creating resources for Native American student
programs and retention efforts.
Representing NAH/OIIR on campus-wide standing and ad-hoc committees.
Recruiting, recommending hiring, and evaluating staff at NAH.
Coordinating the production of reports for internal and external units.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice
Chancellor/Director of OIIR.
For full consideration, please create your candidate profile at
http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of application, resume,
and three references by August 25, 2009. All requested information
must be submitted for your application to be considered.
Salary conmensurate with experiencence. This position is a full-time,
12-month position.
Please contact Misty Oakley,
moakley@illinois.edu or 217-333-1300, 120
Swanlund Administration Building, 601 E. John Street, Champaign, IL
61820 if you have any questions.
www.nah.uiuc.edu www.uiuc.edu Thanks for sending out this announcement. Since I know several people in
candidates have about it. I am also the chair of the committee that advises
the director of Native American House.
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