Director of Tribal Relations, Administrator II, Temporary

at  California State University

Job no: 533413
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sonoma
Categories: MPP, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Position Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director of Tribal Relations (Director) provides management and guidance for Tribal Relations for the university, supports and develops campus, national, and CSU initiatives and strategic priorities and supervises staff and student personnel. The Director serves as the liaison between the university and the Tribal communities, with a focus on the Sonoma State University service region. The Director oversees the many points of contact between campus programs and Tribal communities and represents SSU leadership, its academic programs, landholdings, and resources with consistent and open communication. The incumbent is responsible for supporting and developing collaborative initiatives that support university and Tribal interests, including Native American student welfare, academic success, retention, recruitment, and graduation, as well as equity and environmental stewardship of the land.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a minimum of three years of experience working with Federally and/or non-Federally recognized tribes, preferably California Native American tribes, including three years of progressively responsible and applicable administrative, management, and/or supervisory experience. Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, Native American Studies, Historic Preservation or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. A master’s degree in Cultural Resources Management, Anthropology, Archaeology, Native American Studies, or history of Native American people is preferred. Experience working proactively with Tribal nations on NAGPRA and respectfully handling ancestral remains and cultural items is strongly preferred. A minimum of one year of experience with collections management best practices and storage facilities is highly preferred. An understanding of federal and state NAGPRA regulations and knowledge of AB 275 and 389 is highly preferred. Higher education experience and knowledge of CSU processes, protocols, policies, and procedures is highly preferred. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, ArcGIS and PeopleSoft preferred. Documented experience building and sustaining collaborative and respectful working relationships with people from a diversity of backgrounds and interests.

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