Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005300P Position Title Tribal Nations Student Affairs Director Division/College Office of Tribal Relations Department Tribal Nations Student Services Location Moscow Posting Context Statement Position Overview
The Director of the Tribal Nations Student Affairs Office reports to the Executive Director of Tribal Relations and provides experience and visionary leadership to assess, develop and implement recruitment, retention initiatives and academic and social programming utilizing a primary theoretical framework that centers Indigenous pedagogies. The Director assumes primary responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the center, including the hiring and supervision of all staff, the development and implementation of programmatic and operational procedures, recruitment, Tribal outreach and engagement, administration of budgets, grant writing, development of short and long-range goals in keeping with the mission and strategic of the University of Idaho and The Office of Tribal Relations. The Director will serve on the, and chair for the Native American Scholarships.
Three years of experience working on Indigenous issues in higher education or student service programs
Experience in Indigenous student recruitment
Experience designing and implementing programs focusing on Indigenous students
Experience with professional development and training in higher education
Experience in marketing and communications (e.g., electronic newsletters, websites, social media)
Experience in fundraising and working with constituents
Experience in grant writing and oversight
Knowledge and experience with budget planning and prioritization of projects, programs and activities
Demonstrated experience speaking publicly and conducting presentations
Required Education
Master’s degree
Required Other
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Ability to travel
Additional Preferred
Ph.D./Ed.D. in student services, higher education leadership, education counseling and guidance, social psychology or other related fields
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and report statistical information and reach a conclusion supported by research
Experience with successful grant writing, program design, delivery and assessment
Experience working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, the media and constituents of the university
Demonstrated strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience working collaboratively with Tribal governments and agencies
Demonstrated knowledge of Native American education policies
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Exempt Pay Range $68,000 Annually Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 06/03/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by 06/17/2026 will receive first consideration.
