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Vacancy Announcement

Native American and Multicultural Student Support Specialist
Dickinson State University

Location: Dickinson
Salary: $28,000 - $30,000
Closing Date: open until filled
Position Number: DSU
Requisition Number: None
Status: Full-time, Regular (non-classified)
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: None
Date Posted to Web: August 17, 2009

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must possess: knowledge of student development and learning theory (particularly as they apply to working with Native American, African American, Asian American, Latino, and international students); knowledge of federal regulations and practices regarding international student enrollment and study abroad; excellent communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively; and the ability to make practical and effective links between theory and practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates possessing a Masters degree in college student personnel or related field and one year of experience in working with Native American, African American, Asian American, Latino, and international students are preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience will also be considered.

Application Procedures:

Review of applications will begin August 26, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.  To apply, send letter of interest, resume, list of professional references, and a Dickinson State University employment application to: DSU.hr@dickinsonstate.edu or mail to Ms. Gail Ebeltoft, Coordinator of Human Resources, Dickinson State University, 291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601-4896. Visit our website at www.dickinsonstate.edu.  For further information about this position, contact Ms. Ebeltoft at 1-800-279-4295.Visit our website at www.dickinsonstate.edu.  Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history background check.   AA/EOE

Summary of Work:

Dickinson State University is seeking energetic, innovative, and qualified candidates for the position of Native American and Multicultural Student Support Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Multicultural Affairs and working with the Director and other department staff, this position provides academic, social, and transition support for Native American, African American, Asian American, Latino, and international students. Duties will include: acting as an advising resource for students; working with faculty to help assure student success; assisting in recruiting and retaining students; assisting with Multicultural Center and multicultural student organization programming; and assisting in promoting an inclusive, celebrative, and multicultural campus learning community. This will necessitate occasionally working some hours in the evening or on weekends.

We offer an excellent benefit package, including:

  • Employer paid Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance coverage for employee and family
  • Employer paid retirement contributions (9.12% of salary)
  • Tuition waiver benefits for you and your family members
  • Life insurance
  • Generous sick and annual leave policies
    Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer
The state of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.


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