Position DetailsPosition Information
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 StatementPosition OverviewThe 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.
Unit URLhttps://www.uidaho.edu/tribal-relationsPosition Qualifications
Required Experience - 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; six additional years (for a total of nine) may substitute for a 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 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
FTE1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
FundingA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 06/03/2026
Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplications received by 06/27/2026 will receive first consideration.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check StatementApplicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO StatementThe University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.