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The University of Montana invites applications for the Indigenous First Year Experience (IFYE) Director. The IFYE Director will promote the education of Indigenous students and assist in their retention at the University of Montana by teaching a weekly seminar and providing educational, cultural, and community building opportunities for a cohort of students that are in their first year at UM.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Fill out/submit IFYE course data forms to the Registrar’s office, generate IFYE content to share on Moodle, and develop IFYE course syllabus/designed while maintaining consistent communications to stakeholders throughout the academic year regarding IFYE program implementation.
• Identify, hire and supervise Resident Assistants for the student Cohort living in UM Housing IFYE Living and Learning Community, tutors for the associate study table, and peer mentors associated with the program.
• Work with AISS, Native American Studies (NAS), Tribal Outreach, and other campus-based advisors (and staff/faculty when appropriate) to coordinate cohort activities, events, and course activities across to build support for efforts that engage and support the Indigenous First Year Experience (IFYE) cohort’s success.
• Work with All Nations Health Center (staff), Missoula Public Schools Native American Student Services Department and other Missoula-based programs, services and community partners (tribal and non-tribal) to support IFYE students/cohort activities/events to build from them greater awareness, engagement with off-campus and Missoula community entities that can identify support in the broader community.
• Promote and provide outreach support to ensure that AI/AN high school seniors in Montana’s tribal and urban communities have applied to UM and are aware of the Indigenous First Year Experience (IFYE) program.
• Manage IFYE finances and accounts.
• Collaborate with UM Admissions, Housing, Dining and other offices to ensure IFYE students have secured living, dining, and other arrangements (including child care) prior to the date the cohort arrives on campus.
• Analyzing and sharing IFYE student/cohort data and presenting program progress reports with stakeholders to conduct evaluations each semester assessing student/cohort/program outcomes and providing further recommendations for program scope and improvements from year to year.

The University of Montana 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.

• Salary for this position is $40,000-$48,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience successfully creating and delivering college student transition and success programming, particularly to indigenous student populations.
• Experience working with or leading students or teams in a college or similar setting.
• Experience working with diverse communities and promoting inclusivity through work.
• Ability to resolve conflict through mediation.
• Possess a thorough ability to communicate with a wide variety of diverse people in a precise and professional manner, both orally, electronically and through written word.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive material in accordance with FERPA and the Clery Act.
• Ability to critically think and resolve problems during emergency and crisis response.
• Ability to maintain an organized workload requiring multi-tasking, delegations, as needed, and the need to prioritize various responsibilities with little direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field

About UM

The University of Montana is flagship, research-intensive R1 institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

To learn more about the University of Montana and Missoula, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
  • Video: Mission First, People Always
  • UM on YouTube
• City of Missoula
  • Video: There's This Place
  • Destination Missoula
  • Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, 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. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment 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).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Sunday, April 16, 2023

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references- Names and contact information

• Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.

**Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.