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Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!The following are reasons why you should join our team:•Work-life balance•Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.•Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking pathIn collaboration with the Native American Achievement Center (NAAC), Admissions, and MSUB support services, the Native Student Retention Specialist will advance MSUB’s Native American recruiting and retention efforts. The Retention Specialist will work with the Director of the NAAC and Admissions to identify targeted high schools and tribal colleges to deepen ties and better serve Native students, families, and communities. By offering a personalized approach to enrolling Native high school and transfer students, the MSUB NAAC team will guide Native students through their entire college experience from enrollment to graduation. Recruitment efforts will include building relationships with tribal high schools, colleges, and other agencies to provide leadership in recruiting students, as well as assisting in maintaining, strengthening, and developing articulation agreements where appropriate.The NAAC team will collaborate with Admissions and MSUB support services to support Native student recruitment, enrollment, and success. They will maintain regular contact with current Native students, identifying important touchpoints to engage them, optimize educational opportunities, and support their personal development. These touchpoints will include, but are not limited to, new student orientation, early-mid-late semester one-on-one appointments, connections to career development, academic advising, academic support services, library services, health and wellness, recreation, student employment, and student engagement.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:•Guide students through the enrollment process, including submission of applications, transcripts, test scores, financial aid and scholarship forms, payment plans, housing, and transportation.•Collaborate with Financial Aid to help students access and understand scholarships, grants, and other forms of aid.•Provide ongoing support for new and returning Native students, helping them identify personal educational goals, overcome obstacles, and prepare and follow personal success plans.•Develop strategies for student retention and transition.•Conduct periodic workshops on career exploration, stress management, admissions information, goal setting, study skills, communication skills, and test-taking skills.•Coordinate community service opportunities and campus visits to four-year universities for students.•Develop, coordinate, and monitor mentor/mentee relationships for students on an individual basis.•Build and maintain relationships with MSUB staff and faculty.•Maintain documentation on the academic progress of each Native student and track retention milestones.•Provide regular progress and data reports as needed.•Assist with tasks and duties for annual graduation.•Attend Study Nights during mid-term and finals week to offer support to students with assignments.•Perform other duties as assigned.QUALITIES: The Native Student Retention Specialist will join the Native American Achievement Center Team but will maintain close ties to Admissions and other campus support services. The Retention Specialist will develop strategies for student retention and transition, working with faculty and students to ensure attendance and completion of coursework. This individual will play a key role in assisting students daily and will serve as a role model for current and upcoming students, working towards meeting the mission statement and purpose of the College. The candidate must maintain good attendance and a strong sense of responsibility.Education Required:•Associates degreeEducation Preferred:•Bachelor’s degreeExperience Preferred:•Experience working with high-risk youth and non-traditional adult students in an educational or social service setting.•Preferred experience working with Native American communities and students.•Preferred experience in academic advising, student support services, or related roles.Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htmTO APPLY: https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7167

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