[nativestudies-l] JOB: HUNAP Executive Director Job Posting - Requistion #33840

[Alyssa Mt. Pleasant]

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> Dear Colleagues:
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> In April I announced to the Harvard community that I will be stepping 
> down as Executive Director of the Harvard University Native American 
> Program this July 2008. The job announcement for my position has now 
> been posted to the Harvard Employment website, the requisition number 
> is 38840 – see below for full description.  Please forward this email 
> widely to your networks to help advertise the position.
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> For more information, interested candidates should contact Cathlyn 
> Zackrias, Harvard University Human Resources Consultant with the 
> Offices of the President and Provost, at cathlyn_zackrias at harvard.edu 
> <mailto:cathlyn_zackrias at harvard.edu> or 617-495-1821.  Candidates 
> should apply online sending in their cover letter and resume or 
> application form.
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> Thank You, Carmen
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> Carmen D. Lopez, EdM (Navajo)
> Executive Director
> Harvard University Native American Program
> 14 Story Street, Suite 400 Cambridge, MA 02138
> Phone: 617-495-4923  Fax: 617-496-3312
> Web: www.hunap.harvard.edu <http://www.hunap.harvard.edu>
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> http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req
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> Harvard University Job Postings
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> Requisition Number: 33840
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> Title: Executive Director
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> School/Unit: University Administration
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> Department: HUNAP, Harvard University Native American Program
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> Location: Cambridge
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> Full Or Part Time: Full-Time
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> Salary Grade: 059
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> Date Posted: 05/08/2008
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> *_Duties And Responsibilities:_*
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> University-wide position with the Harvard University Native American 
> Program (HUNAP) under the auspices of the Office of the President & 
> Provost Interfaculty Initiatives; serving the entire faculty, Native 
> American student and alumni population, and all students interested in 
> Native American or indigenous issues throughout the University. 
> Reports to the Faculty Chair of the program and the Office of the 
> Provost and this non-faculty position works directly with Faculty 
> Advisory Board. Facilitates a vibrant intellectual community committed 
> to Native American and indigenous studies at Harvard University by 
> managing daily operations, working with the Faculty Chair and Faculty 
> Advisory Board develops and implements innovative interfaculty and 
> interdisciplinary teaching and research projects in the field of 
> Native American studies, supports faculty development and networks 
> throughout university for faculty engagement, serves as a resource, 
> advises, and provides support on academic and professional 
> opportunities to Native students enrolled at Harvard University, 
> creates opportunities for executive and professional development of 
> programs for Native leaders, outreaches to Indian Country to develop 
> opportunities consistent with program mission and teaching and 
> research goals.
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> *_Required Education, Experience And Skills:_*
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> BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Masters/professional degree required. Minimum of 3 
> years direct administrative experience and minimum of 7 years direct 
> experience working with indigenous or Native American communities and 
> direct experience working on Native issues. A working knowledge of 
> current American Indian affairs, extensive understanding, and deep 
> engagement with issues affecting Native American people particularly 
> as they relate to American Indian education is required.
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> ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Direct experience and evidence of success in 
> fundraising and proposal writing. Proven program development, planning 
> and management skills. Strong negotiation and relationship building 
> skills.
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> *_Additional Web Position Listing:_*
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> Duties & Responsibilities continued: Manages HUNAP's strategic and 
> operational goals, responsible for annual budget, program evaluation, 
> and external relations. Responsible for development activities and 
> securing donated funds. Supervises and manages staff, provides 
> leadership for faculty, committee, and advisory board meetings, serves 
> on academic and administrative committees throughout university. 
> Develops and implements short and long term plans and evaluates 
> progress of program in key areas of student affairs and alumni 
> development (recruitment, retention, professional development), 
> teaching and research, and outreach. Represents Harvard and the Native 
> American program within the University at various regular and ad hoc 
> meetings that include students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and 
> donors; externally at local, regional, and national conferences, 
> programs, and recruiting venues. Serves as resource on Native American 
> issues and concerns for the University. Strong candidates will have 
> proven leadership experience, fundraising experience, and the ability 
> to work collaboratively and motivate a diverse cohort of stakeholders, 
> including students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and Native 
> Nations leaders and community members. Excellent organizational and 
> communication skills; supervisory experience, record of academic, 
> research or scholarly accomplishments. Administrative experience in 
> academic programs preferred with familiarity of the academic and 
> social dynamics of a large University. Evening and weekend hours 
> required, travel throughout nation required.
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> *_Required Screening:_*
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> Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background 
> screening.
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> Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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> Web Address for this Posting:  
> http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=37924
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> *_For More Information, please contact:_*
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> Cathlyn Zackrias
> Human Resources Consultant
> Offices of the President and Provost
> Harvard University
> cathlyn_zackrias at harvard.edu <mailto:cathlyn_zackrias at harvard.edu>
> Tel: 617-495-1821
> http://www.atwork.harvard.edu
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