FYI, the Stanford Human Resources Department lists this position as:
STU AFFAIRS OFFICER III (#J970444-RXH). Salary range: C07, $3606-4737.
Exempt. Posted: 03/10/97.
For all other information see the announcement below.
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Subject: AIANP Director
Sent: 03/10/97 09:00 AM
From: K.Ferrier@Forsythe.Stanford.EDU (Judicial Affairs)
POSITION: Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the American Indian
and Alaska Native Program
SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
START DATE: August 1, 1997
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 1997 for full consideration.
BACKGROUND
Stanford University is located midway between San Francisco and San Jose
on land originally inhabited by the Muwekma Ohlone Indians. Approximately
200 of the 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students attending Stanford
today are American Indian or Alaska Native.
In 1970, Stanford's four Native American students established the
Stanford American Indian Organization, which now serves as the umbrella
organization for the nearly 20 Native undergraduate and graduate student
organizations that have formed over the past 27 years. The Native
American Cultural Center (NACC) was opened in 1974 in response to needs
expressed by the American Indian and Alaska Native community at Stanford.
The American Indian and Alaska Native Program (AIANP) was established in
1988 as a division of the Dean of Students to address additional needs of
the Native student population, to administer the NACC, and later in 1994,
the Native American Resource Center.
The AIANP has established itself within the University and on the
national scene of Native American post-secondary education as a prominent
leader in developing innovative and effective programs in support of that
part of the University's academic mission that supports the recruitment,
retention and graduation of Native American students. The American Indian
Summer Immersion Program, which brings incoming frosh to campus for three
weeks of orientation and exposure to campus life, is one example of how
the AIANP has created programs that have resulted in retention rates that
currently hover between 80-90 per cent, a figure which ranks Stanford
among the nation's top few institutions for Native education.
Support for all such programs that provide services to Native students
comes under the purview of the AIANP. As the primary advocate for Native
students, the AIANP provides links to other resources, on campus and off,
including academic mentoring, personal counseling, internship and
research opportunities, etc. The AIANP sponsors a set of specific events
throughout the year, including the Annual American Indian Research Forum,
the John Milton Oskison Writing Competition, New Student Orientation for
Native American undergraduates and graduates, Alumni Homecoming Weekend,
Admit Weekends for prospective undergraduates and graduates, and the
Native American Graduation Awards Dinner.
The AIANP also produces an extensive recruitment publication, publishes a
newsletter, works with other community centers on campus, collaborates
with the Native American theme house, and consults with faculty who are
developing the Native American Studies major that is part of Stanford's
new program in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. Finally, the
program provides a framework of support for perhaps the most enduring
symbol of the success and growth of Stanford's student-centered Native
American programming, the Stanford Powwow, now in its 27th year, an event
which draws around 25,000 people and which is one of the largest and most
prestigious powwows on the west coast.
The Assistant Dean and Director of the American Indian and Alaska Native
Program is a key member of the Dean of Students staff. As a member of the
Assistant Dean/Directors Group, he/she makes significant contributions to
the development of policies and programmatic initiatives for the Dean of
Students office and Student Affairs in general. The Assistant Dean and
Director of the AIANP reports directly to the Dean of Students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
--Provide leadership and effective overall administration for the
American Indian and Alaska Native Program, managing its 2.5 staff,
budgets, programs, and facilities.
--Provide general counseling and educational mentoring for American
Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students. Be attuned
to the dynamics that may impact involving individual students, student
groups, the institution, and the home environment of students.
--Assume leadership and assist other University staff when appropriate,
(i.e., Residence Deans, Counseling and Psychological Services, and
Undergraduate Advising Center, etc.), for Stanford's responses to student
crises. Intervene occasionally in student situations when it may become
necessary to provide needed direction, structure, and monitoring of a
student's progress.
--Advocate for the needs of the American Indian and Alaska Native
students at Stanford and serve as liaison between them and the University.
--Interpret University policies, procedures, and values for students and
interpret student issues and concerns for the University. Assist students
in solving problems in ways satisfactory to them and the University.
--Understand the importance of and be actively involved with the broadly
construed area of development, ensuring an overall effective and
coordinated approach to fundraising.
--Ensure that new and continuing Native undergraduate and graduate
students become familiar with Stanford. Coordinate the American Indian
Summer Immersion Program for incoming Stanford Native frosh and work
closely with New Student Orientation. Work collaboratively with other
University departments and programs to help students make the most of
available opportunities and resources.
--Advise students and their organizations in planning activities based
upon knowledge and experience of Native communities.
--Develop supportive working relationships with a wide variety of
undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, alumni, and staff and
engage them in problem solving, skill building, and sponsorship of
organizations and their activities including the Stanford Powwow.
--Develop familiarity with organizations within and outside the
University that would be helpful to the development of students and their
organizations. Pursue understanding of trends in Native communities on
campus, in local and National scenes, and internationally. Participate in
national organizations such as the American Indian Higher Education
Consortium, the National Indian Education Association, etc.
--Develop long term vision for the American Indian and Alaska Native
Program. Implement plan for including the Native community in the
assessment and prioritization of new, continuing, and unmet needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
--Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of
experience. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
--Knowledge of the undergraduate and graduate experience in a selective,
academically demanding, and residential college or university.
Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental needs of 18-25 year old
Native Americans in general, and Native American students in particular.
--Three or more years experience in either student affairs
administration, counseling, policy analysis and development or equivalent
experience that prepares the candidate to do community organizing in an
academic environment.
--Three or more years of experience with budget management and staff
supervision. Successful experience in fundraising and proposal writing is
desirable.
--Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to behaviors that are
culturally shaped and which affect a student's collegiate experiences.
--Understanding of, sensitivity to, and experience in working with the
issues and concerns of the many and diverse sub-groups and cultures of
the Native American population. Experience in the development and
implementation of educational and leadership programs for students.
--Excellent oral and written communication skills.
--Ability to work comfortably, productively, and without close
supervision in a decentralized academic setting.
--Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide variety of
students, faculty, and staff.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To be considered, an applicant must submit the following information:
1. A letter stating how and the extent to which the qualifications are
met and why the applicant is interested in the position. Applicants are
encouraged to expand on any expertise, personal qualities, or experiences
which may bring enriched dimensions to the position.
2. A brief discussion on how Ethnic Centers enhance the educational,
cultural, professional and personal growth and development of students
within the community and among all students.
3. A resume listing educational background, work experience,
achievements, community and professional activities, and other relevant
information.
4. The names of three professional references with complete addresses and
telephone numbers. Please include person's relationship to you.
5. Finalists will be asked to provide undergraduate and/or graduate
transcripts. They may also be invited to visit Stanford, to meet with
students, faculty, and staff, and to provide a brief presentation to the
search committee and other interested persons.
6. All application materials should be mailed to:
Robert Warrior, Chair of AIANP Director Search Committee
c/o Kriss Ferrier
Dean of Students
520 Lagunita Drive
Box 9
Stanford, CA 94305-3010