Employment Opportunity Announcement
New Opportunity!

Title: Faculty Research Position
Location: University of Maine
Position Summary: Native American Programs at the University of Maine
invites applications for a faculty research position with a primary focus
on research and outreach with Wabanaki Tribal Nations in Maine -
Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Houlton Band of Maliseets and Aroostook Band of
Micmacs. The successful candidate will be expected to generate external
research funding in cooperation with other Native American Programs
personnel and UMaine faculty; and will be required to teach at least one
course a year in Native American Studies that focuses on Wabanaki peoples.
The candidate will also be expected to work with the Coordinator of Native
American Research to develop research protocols with the Tribal Nations of
Maine. A Ph.D. or other terminal degree is required by the time of
appointment and the candidate should show promise of excellence in
scholarship along with a demonstrated commitment of outreach to Native
American communities. Review of applications will begin the middle of
April and continue until a suitable applicant is found.

Application materials must include a letter of application, CV, three
letters of reference and a writing sample. Applications should be directed
to: Prof. Darren Ranco, Chair of Search Committee, 5724 Dunn Hall,
University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. The University of Maine is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Employment Opportunity Announcement
New Opportunity!

Title: Director of Communications, NIEA
Location: Washington, DC
Website: http://www.niea.org/media/broadcasts_detail_html.php?id=442
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fax: 202-544-7293, attn: Nancy Dewire

Position Summary: This position is responsible for creating and executing
an overarching communications plan to promote and expand the influence and
capacity of the NIEA to accomplish its mission and increase awareness and
service to its members, constituents, strategic partners, funders,
volunteers, opinion and policy setters, and Native American students,
families, and communities. The position reports directly to the Executive
Director.


Essential Functions for the position include, but are not limited to:
establish and implement an overarching communications plan to promote and
expand the influence, capacity, and sustainability of the organization and
its mission; establish and implement a media relations plan encompassing
all aspects and services of the organization; foster working relationships
with journalists, reporters, opinion and policy setters, and all print,
electronic, video, and other media; establish, develop, and implement a
plan to use social media to increase the influence of the organization;
create consistent and uniform messages on behalf of the organization;
create and build future fund development opportunities; develop and deliver
training to volunteers and staff on media relations and communication plan,
effective use of social media, communicating consistent organizational
messages, and how to increase potential fund development opportunities for
the organization; assist in man! aging the development, updating, and
effective use of the technical infrastructure and website contained with
the organization; tell the story of NIEA's success: create web and print
news stories about NIEA in our members' communities; develop promotional
material (video, web and print) for NIEA events; other innovative ways to
reach and increase a diverse membership base; and other duties as assigned
by the Executive Director.

For qualifications, please see website.
NIEA will be accepting resumes and writing samples (3-5 pages) from
qualified applicants. Please complete the attached application and send
with cover letter, resume, writing samples and the names of three
references who are familiar with your ability to accomplish the
requirements of the present position to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax them to:
202-544-7293, attn: Nancy Dewire.
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Employment Opportunity Announcement
New Opportunity!

Title: Executive Assistant
Location: Dearborn, Michigan
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Fax: 313-846-0150

Position Summary: The Executive Assistant will directly assist the
Executive Director of an Urban Indian Health clinic and will be responsible
for a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks.
Must be able to work independently, with little or no supervision.
Responsible for relieving management of administrative detail, tracking
delegated tasks, drafting correspondence, assisting with grant writing,
drafting of forms, agreements, and position descriptions, administrative
processing of personnel information, developing and/or maintaining an
administrative procedures manual and filing system, and coordinating
meetings and events. Performs clerical duties as needed, such as
documenting purchases and incoming revenue, filing, photocopying, and
collating. Performs other duties as assigned.

Please send a cover letter (include the position that you are applying for,
a summary of your interest and qualifications for the position, and minimum
salary requirements), resume, a list of three professional references, and
a writing sample of a business letter to:
American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan, Inc.
Attn: Jackie Allison, Administrative Assistant
P.O. Box 810
Dearborn, MI 48121

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Employment Opportunity Announcement
New Opportunity!

Title: STEM Resource/Demonstration Coordinator
Deadline: Open until filled
Location: Wisconsin
Website:
http://ecals.cals.wisc.edu/highlights/2011/02/07/new-partnership-aims-to-prepare-rural-youth-for-bioenergy-related-careers/
Application:
http://www.menominee.edu/uploadedFiles/CMN/Jobs/10_Nov/STEM_Research_Coordinator_2nd.pdf
The College of Menominee Nation has a great new project funded by USDA and
they are looking for a new employee to work as a liaison across CMN, UW
Madison, and the Menominee Community to help train classroom teachers and
strengthen their classroom curriculum to help develop more culturally-based
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) educational materials for
grades 6-12.
UW Madison is the administrator of this $4.7 million dollar USDA grant and
CMN is the primary partner. All work would be carried out in Shawano and
Menominee County. The primary school targets are Menominee Indian School
District and Menominee Tribal School. At some point other local schools
may be asked to join especially if UW/CMN want higher participation levels.
Please note that CMN would be your employer and you'd have an office at CMN
for this 5 year grant. The job description from CMN is here if you are
interested in applying (I would apply this week if interested):
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Employment Opportunity Announcement

New Opportunity!

Title: Development Officer
Location: American Indian College Fund—Denver, CO
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Website: collegefund.org

Position Summary: This position exists to focus on developing expertise in
corporate, corporate foundation fundraising. The incumbent will identify
champion support and align donor strategy with charitable giving
opportunities to meet individual revenue goal. The development officer
will have the necessary skills to independently manage a fundraising
portfolio and reach fundraising expectations as set by director.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Builds and maintains relationships with donors and prospects
in portfolio.
2. Raises funds with limited guidance of director to help reach
the Corporate and Tribal Development team’s annual fundraising goal.
3. Creates mechanisms to communicate with donor base in
portfolio.
4. Contributes to the enhancement of fundraising strategy for
the team and the Fund
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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Associate Dean for Inclusion & Professional Development
Location: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

Position Summary: Associate Dean for Inclusion & Professional Development,
Graduate School Cornell University is seeking candidates for the position
of Associate Dean for Inclusion & Professional Development in the Graduate
School. The Associate Dean is a core member of the Graduate School (
http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/) leadership team, and provides vision,
direction, and coordination for Graduate School initiatives to enhance the
academic and professional development of graduate and professional students
with a primary focus on students from groups historically underrepresented
in graduate education. The Associate Dean will be responsible for strategic
leadership in defining and implementing programs that foster competencies
and develop skills to enhance students' academic success, improve retention
and completion rates, and prepare students to pursue academic and
non-academic careers following attainment of their degrees. S/he will
proactively counsel and advise graduate and professional students to ensure
a high level of support for developing skills required for successful
completion of a graduate or professional degree, and will build effective
collaborations and partnerships with other offices within the university,
among peer institutions, and with appropriate external organizations
including funding agencies. The Associate Dean will also serve as the
primary Graduate School representative on campus diversity and inclusion
initiatives as assigned by the Dean. In addition, s/he will collaborate
with graduate student organizations at the university level to facilitate
leadership and provide guidance with regard to graduate student
professional development, retention, completion, academic success, and
career search strategies. S/he will assist graduate fields in applying best
practices for successfully recruiting and supporting a diverse graduate and
professional student body.

To apply, please submit a resume/CV, letter of application, and a list of 3
references. Include a statement describing your experiences and your vision
for how you would develop and foster programs to address the
responsibilities described above. Materials may be submitted online at
http://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/ (Req. #14509). For additional information and
to obtain the complete job description, please contact Kelly Tillotson at
(607)255-5864 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Academic Advisor and Recruitment Specialist, Northeast Wisconsin
Technical College (NWTC)
Deadline: Open until filled
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Website:
http://www.nwtc.edu/aboutus/human-resources/employment/Pages/JobOpenings.aspx

Position Summary: This position assists in the development and delivery of
services in academic advising and career exploration. The individual in
this position is expected to understand and interpret policy with
discretion; make appropriate referrals; and be knowledgeable in academic
advising, career services, and employment resources.

General Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree and at least one year related work
experience.
· Working knowledge of advising, career, and job placement
technologies such as TechConnect, WCIS, and Wisconsin JobNet and
their application.
· Knowledge of Student Centered, Learning College theory
and principles.
· Knowledge of college enrollment management tools.
· Knowledge of financial aid processes.
· Experience planning, organizing, promoting and
implementing events, such as campus wide events, educational
workshops, in-services, etc.
· Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective
and cooperative working relationships with individuals at all
levels in the organization including students, staff and the
public.
· Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively, both
orally and in writing.
· Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations
with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial
backgrounds.
· Ability to travel to various locations within the
district.

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Assistant to the Special Advisors, President’s Office
Location: University of Arizona, Tucson
Deadline: Open until Filled
Website:
https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1298066267744


Position Summary: The Assistant to the Special Advisors provides creative,
resourceful and culturally sensitive leadership in support of the Special
Advisors to the President - advancing Native American and other diversity
initiatives across the campus and community. The Assistant is primarily
responsible for providing administrative and programmatic support to the
Special Advisors to the President along with planning and organizing
priorities. This position requires a demonstrated ability to work
independently and professionally with minimal supervision, exercising
independent decision-making, and coordinating broad initiatives that affect
a diverse population.

The Assistant is an integral member of a dynamic, fast paced and dedicated
team. This individual will interact with a broad array of diverse campus
and external constituencies, including tribal leaders and Native nations,
requiring excellent interpersonal skills, tact and discretion.

This position reports to the Special Advisor to the President on Native
American Affairs and the Special Advisor to the President for Diversity and
Inclusion.

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Corporate Relations and Events Officer
Deadline: Open until Filled
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Position Summary: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
is seeking to hire a Corporate Relations and Events Officer for the
Albuquerque, NM based national non-profit headquarters office,
www.aises.org. The Corporate Relations/Events Officer is responsible for
key functions of delivering quality national events; cultivating and
maintaining corporate and government sponsorships and exhibitors; event
sales strategies and implementation; supervising vendor contracts and
executing site selection strategies. Infrequent travel may be required for
organization meeting and events.

General Requirements:

BA/BS
2 years experience in Conference/Event management
Customer service and/or sales experience
Competency in MS Office Suite to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint as
well as experience with database and graphics software.

Experience in a non-profit environment preferred.

AISES is an equal opportunity employer and provides excellent salary and
benefits. AISES exercises Indian preference in employment.

Qualified candidates should submit their resumes to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or
by mail to: AISES, Attn: Business and Development Director, 2305 Renard SE,
Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87106.

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Multiple Positions at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Deadlines: Varies
Website:
http://www.nwtc.edu/aboutus/human-resources/employment/Pages/JobOpenings.aspx


Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) is seeking qualified
candidates for the positions of Maintenance Mechanic, PM Hours; Corporate
Services Agreement Support, LTE; and Dean, Business and Information
Technology.

Our employees and friends of the College are our best source for reaching
out to qualified candidates. As always, we encourage the application of
qualified minority candidates as well as those with disabilities. We are
asking your assistance in sharing our opportunity to individuals that you
feel would be qualified.

Thank you for your help; please do not hesitate to contact NWTC’s Human
Resources ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 920/498-6286) with any questions.
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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Manager of Annual Giving
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Position Summary: Develops, implements, analyzes, and adapts direct
response Annual Giving Program, including mail, telephone and electronic
outreach to ensure program growth through renewals and acquisitions.
Responsible for review and communication to ensure accuracy of gift and
donor data related to this program. Coordinate and implement donor
acknowledgement process for the direct response Annual Giving Program and
Monthly Giving Program.


For a full job description and for details about requirements contact:

American Indian College Fund
Human Resources Department
8333 Greenwood Blvd.
Denver, CO 80221
Office: (303) 426-8900, ext. 332
Fax: (303) 426-1200
www.collegefund.org

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Program Officer - Wakanyeja "Sacred Little Ones" (5 MILLION DOLLAR
GRANT)
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Position Summary: This position is responsible for assisting with
developing and directly administering the Wakanyeja "Sacred Little Ones"
Project for the American Indian College Fund. The Wakanyeja "Sacred Little
Ones" Project is a development of the American Indian College Fund, working
in collaboration with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, to support tribal
colleges and universities in the provision of high quality early education
services. These services include early childhood programs, teacher
certification and curriculum development, parent involvement and training,
coordination and alignment of community resources and the collection and
dissemination of best practices. All services are focused on learning
outcomes that prepare American Indian children and other vulnerable
children in Native communities for kindergarten entry and later school
success.

For a full job description and for details about requirements contact:
American Indian College Fund
Human Resources Department
8333 Greenwood Blvd.
Denver, CO 80221

Office: (303) 426-8900, ext. 332
Fax: (303) 426-1200
www.collegefund.org

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Museum Assistant, Native American Resource Center
Location: UNC Pembroke

Position Summary: Individual will work a modified full-time schedule, 8AM
to 5PM, Tuesday through Saturday. He/she greets the public; schedules and
conducts tours, provides information to visitors regarding ethnographic and
artistic collections and American Indian culture and history; schedules
other events related to the mission of the Resource Center; operates
audio-visual equipment; performs administrative support duties; and assists
senior museum staff in various facets of the general operation of the
Resource Center. Knowledge of the University, of American Indian history
and culture, and of museum practices is essential.

General Requirements:
· B. A. degree in American Indian Studies, Anthropology or a
closely related discipline or have an equivalent combination of
training and experience in the museum and cultural arts field
· Broad knowledge of Native American history and culture, and
be able to demonstrate extensive experience working successfully with
American Indian agencies and constituencies.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and
considerable background in museum operations and computer use.

To see full description and to apply, visit UNC Pembroke’s Human Resources
website:
https://jobs.uncp.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1299618611861
Click on “search postings” and then under Department select “Native
American Resource Center.” Then click on “search” and on the subsequent
page click on “view.”

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Tenure-track entry-level or advanced Assistant Professor of English
Location: University of Tulsa
Deadline: Until filled

The University of Tulsa seeks a tenure-track entry-level or advanced
Assistant Professor of English, commencing August 2011, with research
interests in digital humanities and 20th /21st-century literature and
culture. Tulsa is a home to the Modernist Journals Project, an important
digital humanities initiative. The McFarlin Library’s Special Collections
have significant 20th-century archival holdings. We see English as a broad
field with fluid boundaries, encompassing interests in film, creative
writing, art, media studies, history of the book, women’s and gender
studies, periodical studies and other interdisciplinary areas. Teaching
will include departmental courses and graduate seminars, participation in a
humanities-based general curriculum and honors program, and service on
dissertation committees. Send letter of application, vita, and dossier to
Professor Lars Engle, Chair, Faculty of English, The University of Tulsa,
800 S. Tucker Dr., Tulsa, OK 74104-3189. Digital applications will be
accepted and can be emailed to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Review of
applications will begin 25 February 2011 and continue until the position is
filled. The University of Tulsa is an EEO/AA employer.

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Senior Scholar
Location: University of Tulsa
Deadline: Until filled

The University of Tulsa seeks a senior scholar, commencing January 2012 or
August 2012, in 19-century American literature and culture to fill the
Chapman Chair in English. Interests in Native American literature and
culture are particularly welcome. Both the McFarlin Library’s Special
Collections and the Gilcrease Museum of the Americas (which is now under
the University’s stewardship) have significant archival holdings in this
area. We see English as a broad field with fluid boundaries, encompassing
interests in film, creative writing, art, media studies, history of the
book, digital humanities, women’s and gender studies, periodical studies
and other interdisciplinary areas. Teaching will include departmental
courses and graduate seminars, participation in a humanities-based general
curriculum and honors program, service on dissertation committees, and
direction of dissertations. Letter of application, vita, and contact
information for three recommenders should be addressed to Professor Lars
Engle, Chair, Faculty of English, The University of Tulsa, 800 S. Tucker
Dr., Tulsa, OK 74104-3189. Review of applications will begin in March 2011
and continue until the position is filled. The University of Tulsa is an
EEO/AA employer.

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Assistant Professor, Indigenous/Native Creative Media, (Position
Number: 0070043)
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Academy for Creature Media
Deadline: Open until filled, review of applications begins January 12, 2011
School Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/acm
Job Posting Site:
http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuh/nadvert.aspx?rn=11359&si=838837&pn=1&sn=postdate&so=desc

Duties and Responsibilities:
§ Teach and develop a curricular program in screenwriting, digital
cinema production, and indigenous/native critical media studies.
§ Publish refereed scholarly work and/or produce public exhibition of
creative work.
§ Perform departmental, university, educational outreach, and
professional service.
§ Develop, write, and administer grants and awards.
§ Develop collaborative partnerships with indigenous/native creative
media organizations, and professionals.
§ Other duties assigned by the chair.

Minimum Qualifications:
§ Terminal degree (doctorate or MFA) in appropriate and related field.
§ Record of successful teaching at the undergraduate level.
§ Record of scholarly or creative work in indigenous/native creative
media or relevant field.

Desirable Qualifications:
§ Record of scholarly and creative work in indigenous creative media or
relevant field, with an emphasis on Asia, the Pacific or North America.
§ Professional creative media production experience.
§ Working relationships with professionals and organizations in the
creative media industry.

Inquiries: Dr. Konrad Ng; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Instructional Specialist Coordinator
Location: University of Arizona
Website: http://www.hr.arizona.edu/jobs

Department: Community, Environment & Policy, College of Public Health
(The job code online is 40150 and Job Number is 46447, with Dept 4206)

Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to develop public health
emergency preparedness distance-based and self-study curricula for the
Mountain West Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center (MWPERLC)
training program. This person will also be responsible for delivering
face-to-face instruction/training to public health professionals throughout
the state of Arizona and will serve as the public information liaison to
coordinate training activities with Training Coordinators/Tribal Liaisons
in our service area states; Montana, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and
Colorado.


The incumbent will work closely with Subject Matter Experts to develop
preparedness workshops to meet our local, state, tribal, and border public
health partners training needs. This person will be responsible for
formulating preparedness training materials and lesson plans for on-line
and face-to-face delivery and will work with evaluation team members to
assess the effectiveness of the MWPERLC trainings.
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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Indigenous Anthropologist, (2011-2012 school year)
Location: California State University, San Marcos
Contact: Bonnie Bade, Ph.D.
Website: http://www.csusm.edu/anthropology/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Cultural Anthropology with applied research
in the areas of health, health care, and medicine in Native American
communities. Candidates should have experience in collaborative research
and applied medical anthropology involving health care, health disparities,
and culturally appropriate health care interventions to address health
issues in Native American communities. This person is expected to develop
collaborative health research projects and coursework with local tribal and
indigenous communities. This person must be capable of delivering course
work in indigenous anthropology, medical anthropology, and cultural
anthropology at all levels of the major.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience with issues
surrounding culturally and linguistically appropriate health service
delivery, structural and economic barriers to medical care, complementary
and alternative medicine, and collaborative approaches to improving health
service utilization and health care. Desirable attributes of the candidate
would be a proven track record of success in writing, winning, and managing
grants to support work in cross cultural health care.

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Jobs Opportunities with the Bureau of Indian Education
Deadline: Continuous recruitment
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Website: www.bie.edu/Jobs

The BIE (Bureau of Indian Education) is a federal agency under the U.S.
Department of Interior, with headquarters located in Washington, DC. Theyoperate 184 elementary and secondary schools located on 64 reservations in
23 states. The BIE seeks teachers, school administrators, counselors,
psychologists, and support staff. Beginning salary for a BIE teacher with
a Bachelor’s degree, certificate/license with no experience can expect a
starting salary of $39,505.

To search for vacancies, contact the BIE School of your choice or go to the
BIE website at www.bie.edu/jobs. Application materials for positions are
to be sent directly to the school to which you are applying. Application
process includes a full federal background check.

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Employment Opportunity Announcement

Title: Executive Director, Urban Early Childhood Immersion Project
Deadline: Please contact employer directly
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Website: www.earlychildpro.org

Wicoie Nandagikendan is an immersion and revitalization project of both
Dakota and Ojibwe languages in Minneapolis. It is a collaboration of
community based Native American Early Childhood programs coordinated by the
Alliance of Early Childhood Professionals, Four Directions Family Learning
Center, Minneapolis Public Schools, and the University of Minnesota’s
Department of American Indian Studies. The Executive Director will provide
comprehensive leadership with a diverse group of people collaborating with
organizations to create a pathway that will create fluent Dakota and Ojibwe
speakers that will also lead towards academic achievement.

General Requirements:
§ Demonstrated leadership and success in managing large complex
projects
§ Experience with community engagement, collaboration, and networking
§ Acute awareness of Native American philosophies
§ Historical and Cultural knowledge of Dakota and Ojibwe peoples
§ Experience with language acquisition in early childhood settings
§ Extensive training in language acquisition of indigenous languages
§ Understanding of preschool and public school systems, expectations,
and evaluations
§ Strong developmentally appropriate Early Childhood Education
philosophy