NASNTI Coordinator - Fort Lewis College : Job Details

Position Summary:

The NASNTI Coordinator will focus on building capacity for Native-serving programs and supports, connecting students to resources and ensuring that all campus centers/programs are Native student ready. FLC's NASNTI (Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, in partnership with on-campus and off-campus stakeholders, programs and services that support the academic success, cultural enrichment, and personal development of Native American students. This role focuses on best practices for Native American student success, retention, and wellbeing. The NASNTI Coordinator will be responsible for initiatives of the Title III NASNTI POWER Project Grant, including creating culturally responsive models of mentorship, implementing innovative curricular structures that increase access and completion, and strategic recruitment of Native high school and transfer students to FLC.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

* Develop and facilitate cultural programming and culturally relevant academic support embedded in summer retention programs, including Maymester, Summer Bridge, and Peak Experiences.

* Training for faculty and peer mentors for student retention programs.

* Collaborate with partner offices/programs to ensure that services across campus are Native student ready.

* Collaborate with the NAC's Student Success Coordinator to develop campus-wide partnerships to increase support for Native students and increase capacity for work currently housed in the NAC.

* Lead intentional connections between work in the NAC and campus-wide Native student ready initiatives.

* Enhance models of peer mentorship in summer retention programs to ensure that they are culturally relevant.

* Support Native American Compass students with ongoing programming for community building and cultural connection.

* Consult with Vice President of Diversity Affairs and FLC NASNTI Fellows to design and deliver related student programming as appropriate.

* Coordinate activities, programming, and professional development for FLC/SJC faculty and staff related to initiatives and priorities of the FLC/SJC NASNTI Fellows.

* In collaboration with the SJC/FLC Centers for Teaching and Learning, plan and implement the annual POWER Teaching Conference for regional educators.

* In collaboration with Career and Life Design, develop programming and mentoring for Native students' post-graduation success.

* Collaborate with FLC Admission Office and Diversity Affairs to implement innovative strategies to recruit Native American high school students.

* Design and deliver cohort-building programming to support Native American students transferring from San Juan College as part of the College Connect program.

* Design and coordinate Peak Experience for SJC College Connect students.

* Assist Diversity Affairs and Academic Affairs with the collection, interpretation, and dissemination of data related to FLC Native American student success and wellbeing.

* Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to ensure programs are culturally appropriate and effective.

* Advocate for the needs and interests of Native American students within the college and the broader community.

* Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as work with broadly diverse communities.

* Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508.

* Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree required

* Two or more years' experience with student development and program planning

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as experience working with broadly diverse communities

* Excellent organizational skills

* Strong communication skills, both oral and written

* Ability to maintain confidential information and files

* Experience with project/program coordination/management

* Computer skills, including word processing and data entry (i.e. Microsoft Office)

* High motivation and commitment to Fort Lewis College, including the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances

* Ability to represent Fort Lewis College in a positive, professional manner

* Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend activities

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

* Master's Degree in related fields of Education, Counseling, Public Administration, Psychology, Native American Studies

* Previous experience in coordinating programs and events to a degree of technicality that involves knowledge of planning and implementing programs on a college campus

* Experience working with Native American students and/or communities

* Aware and knowledgeable of the tribal diversity within FLC student body

* Experience working with a diverse population and understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

The position will report to the Academic Hub Director in consultation with the Native American Center Assistant Director.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).

* Ability to work in a confined area.

* Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work

* Light to moderate lifting is required

Travel:

Less than 10% of travel is expected for this position.

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

* Exempt

* Full Time

* Temporary (Grant Funded)

* Full Year

* Work hours are primarily 8 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday. Occasionally, evening or weekend hours are required as part of programming for faculty/staff or students.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $49,000 to $53,000. Plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

A complete application packet includes:

* Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position

* Resume

* Names and contact information for three current, professional references

All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. 01/05/2025

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado's premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC's academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

* Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

* Sexual assault policy

* Campus security policies

* Campus/community resources

* The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

* Where to find registered sex offender information

* Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

* Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:

By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) ###-####.

Equal Opportunity

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards

David Pirrone, Director of Compliance

165 Education Business Hall

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) ###-#### [email protected]

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?

Office of the Title IX Coordinator

Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator

230 Skyhawk Station

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) ###-#### [email protected]

Information about Fort Lewis College's alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-###-#### or email [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.