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

[Lowe, Shelly]

Job Announcement - Executive Director, Harvard University Native American Program

The Harvard University Native American Program is conducting a search for an Executive Director, the 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.

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 or 617-495-1821.  Candidates should apply online sending in their cover letter and resume or application form.


http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req

Harvard University Job Postings
Requisition Number: 33840
Title: Executive Director
School/Unit: University Administration
Department: HUNAP, Harvard University Native American Program
Location: Cambridge
Full Or Part Time: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 059
Date Posted: 05/08/2008

Duties And Responsibilities:
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.

Required Education, Experience And Skills:
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.

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.

Additional Web Position Listing:
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.

Required Screening:
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Web Address for this Posting:  http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=37924

For More Information, please contact:
Cathlyn Zackrias
Human Resources Consultant
Offices of the President and Provost
Harvard University
cathlyn_zackrias at harvard.edu
Tel: 617-495-1821
http://www.atwork.harvard.edu


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