MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR AMERICAN INDIAN PROGRAMS

GRADE: 16

JOB CODE: 0675

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Develops, coordinates and implements programs to meet the unique needs of Native American students.

Scope

This position works in area of student services. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, the public, including Native American tribal agencies and communities. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives general directions regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise program advisors, students and temporaries.

Representative Duties

Administers the Native American Program and coordinates linkages with programs and services to meet the students unique educational needs; works closely with the college counseling center to facilitate referral systems, consultative arrangements, tutorial and testing services; assists students with social, personal, financial and career advisement; assesses needs of the Native American community in cooperation with other offices, e.g., research and development, and special student services; organizes, meets, and receives recommendations from, local advisory committees; consults with appropriate chairpersons and college administrators regarding the development of courses, curriculum and services for Native American students; recommends and implements in‑service training for instructors, staff and administrators working with Native American students; evaluates goals, objectives and outcomes of the Native American Program; interacts with appropriate agencies as a college representative responsible for working with Native American students; serves as a member of college and/or District committees as assigned; performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: Native American people, history, culture, values and contemporary issues; federal, state, and tribal agencies concerned with Native American education, including tribal financial aid procedures.

Ability to: develop and administer the Native American Program; work with Native American organizations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; promote intercultural communication; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree with coursework in community service, higher education, rehabilitation, guidance or counseling and/or administrative experience in areas related to special needs. Demonstrated involvement in Native American communities and organizations preferred.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.