Associate Director of Tribal Relations (Administrator I)

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Under general direction Director of Tribal Relations, the Tribal Relations Associate Director within the Office of Tribal Relations has oversight and responsibility for the development, management, assessment, and growth of success initiatives related to the Office of Tribal Relations. The Associate Director also performs a wide variety of professional student services work by utilizing a combination of high-level interpersonal skills and personal student conduct. Tribal Relations, Associate Director will help students to develop intentional decision-making skills and strategies for success. Provide support and services for students to navigate campus courses and programs. The incumbent is relied upon to provide insight, direction, and recommend solutions to sensitive and complex issues. The incumbent will provide culturally appropriate programming and support to students, parents/guardians, and community members, plan and implement events and activities including event budgeting throughout campus. Additionally the incumbent will assist in the recruitment, retention, training, and professional development of potential, incoming and current students. Incumbent will analyze day-to-day operations in relation to Tribal Relation’s professional staff, student staff, interns, volunteers and daily office operations. Incumbent is also responsible for ensuring compliance of policies, procedures, laws, and executive memorandums pursuant to the support of students and programs under their responsibility.

Required Education and Experience:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in American Indian Studies, Education, Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
• 5 years demonstrated experience working within Native communities.
• A related Master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of professional experience.
• At least one year of experience supervising staff and/or student staff/interns.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Bilingual
• Masters in Social Science, Education, American Indian Studies or related field.
• Incumbent with active relationships with local and regional Tribal communities.
• Knowledge of Native American student barriers and successes in higher education.
• Knowledge of California Tribal history.

Time Base: Full-time- 1.0

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 7:00-5:30.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $47,256 - 140,436 per year. (Admin I)

Anticipated Hiring Range: Not expected to exceed $75,000 per year. Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a “Limited Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Department Chair or Program Manager (all levels), CAT-02)

This position is a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position and comes under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. Individuals appointed to management positions serve at the pleasure of the President or designee. They are excluded from the collective bargaining process, are not subject to probationary service, and do not receive tenure or permanent status. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 03/26/24. Applications received after that date may be considered.)