California
State
University
San
Marcos

Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies

The Department of American Indian Studies (AIS) at the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is located on the traditional territory and homelands of the Luiseño/Payómkawichum people this land remains the shared space among the Kuupangaxwichem/Cupeño and Kumeyaay and Ipai peoples. The AIS department invites applications for two tenure-track positions in American Indian Studies. We seek individuals with a commitment to the enhancement of our American Indian Studies major and department. This position is an excellent opportunity for scholars interested in a career at a teaching-centered institution that is home to the largest per capita American Indian student population in California. 

Our department provides students with a research, community, and place-based program of study. We accomplish this through an integrated approach to understanding tribal knowledge, sovereignty, diverse histories, tribal legal and political status, community, culture, social and educational needs of American Indians in California and the US. Students in AIS learn to work effectively with and for Tribal Nations and communities as they interface with non-Indian communities to exercise tribal sovereignty. We offer both the undergraduate major and minor in AIS.  

We are seeking scholars with expertise in the following areas, particularly from an AIS lens: Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Decolonial Studies, California Indian Studies, History and Policy, Indigenous Cultural Rights, Business and Economic Development, Health and Wellness, or Education. It is essential for these scholars to prioritize place-based learning and demonstrate a commitment to decolonizing research methodologies. 

Candidates applying for this position should hold a PhD in American Indian Studies (Native American, Indigenous, First Nations) or a closely related field, with completion prior to the appointment start date. Furthermore, candidates should demonstrate a clear commitment to American Indian epistemology, encompassing theory, methodology, and pedagogy as they relate to the field of AIS.

The appointment will begin August 2025. 

Colorado
State
University

Senior Admissions Counselor for Native American Recruitment

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Recruitment for Access and is a member of the Recruitment Team. The Sr. Admissions Counselor for Native American Recruitment is responsible for counseling prospective freshmen applicants and their families, managing a recruitment territory which includes urban and rural tribal communities, application file review, as well as the point person for Native American recruitment and assisting with targeted recruitment strategy and planning. In this role, you will actively recruit primarily first year & transfer students to the university by serving as a guide and advocate for prospective students, families, and communities within your territory. You will make strategic decisions as a territory manager using real-time data, knowledge of your territory, and relationships with community members. You will connect with prospective students and families virtually and in person and through channels including email, phone, text, and video. You will serve as the face of the university at recruitment events, information sessions, and during off-campus engagements. This is a twelve-month, full-time permanent position with some travel and evening/weekend commitments. The position will be based in the Fort Collins area.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Apply here :https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/148108.

Full consideration date: August 19, 2024

Friends
Of
The
Children

Executive Director-He Sapa

Rapid City, SD

Friends of the Children is seeking a passionate, committed leader to use their cultural knowledge, expertise, vision, and connection to community and lead Friends of the Children in Rapid City. Our model is proven to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with salaried professional mentors – 12+ years, no matter what. This model exemplifies an Indigenous commitment to the next seven generations.  As executive director for our independent He Sapa chapter, you will work with the tribal leaders, community leaders, schools, non-profit partners, and investors to significantly impact foster care and intergenerational poverty in He Sapa where the position is based.

Our Executive Director will be a passionate advocate for Indigenous children and families facing life's greatest challenges and will be effective at communicating the urgency of our mission and the success of our outcomes. They will be a dynamic and engaging spokesperson for the organization and will excel at networking and fundraising with major donors, corporate leaders, foundations, and the communities we serve. They will understand the nuances and bring experience in working with community leaders in urban, rural, frontier, and tribal communities. They will have a deep understanding of our core model as it relates to both the incredible potential of every child and family and also, the significant barriers facing children and families impacted by foster care.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to the wellness of Indigenous communities, smart head for business, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a soft heart for kids. They will be equally skilled at leading strategic planning, reviewing financial statements, overseeing program evaluation, and securing financial support.

The right leader will be fiercely committed to equity and will ensure that every aspect of the organization's mission is executed with full engagement of the youth, families and communities impacted by our work.

Friends
Of
The
Children

Operations Director-He Sapa

Rapid City, SD

Friends of the Children – He Sapa is seeking a passionate committed leader to use their expertise, vision, and operational skills as we grow our two locations in South Dakota headquartered in Rapid City.  Our model is proven to break the cycle of generational poverty for wakanyeja (children) who face the most barriers by providing professional mentors to thousands of youth across the country.  As our Operations Director, you will support human resources, finance, information technology, social media & marketing, and other enabling functions to ensure operations are established and are running optimally.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Indigenous cultures, smart head for business, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong heart for kids.  They will be equally skilled at implementing efficient processes and intentionally developing collaborative relationships over time with trust, empathy, and healthy communication. 

The right leader will be fiercely committed to equity and will ensure that every aspect of the organization’s mission is executed with full engagement of communities impacted by our work. They will have extensive operations experience and be accomplished in recruiting and hiring talent to support our work at our headquarters in He Sapa (Rapid City) and our other site located on the Pine Ridge Reservation –the Oglala Lakota Nation site.