Director, Native American Student Affairs

Director, Native American Student Affairs

The Office of Native American Initiatives seeks a dynamic, results-driven, and inclusive leader to support Native American and Indigenous students at the University of Arizona. The Director will play a vital role in advancing student success by fostering a strong sense of belonging, affirming cultural identity, and supporting academic persistence and graduation.

This role requires deep knowledge of the cultural, social, financial, and community-specific factors that influence Native student success in higher education. Building on a legacy of advocacy that led to the founding of NASA in 1989, the Director will collaborate across campus to develop and implement strategies that support the recruitment, retention, and well-being of Native American and Indigenous students.

Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, and Native American students at the U of Arepresenting nearly 200 Nationsmake up 3.6% of the student population. This position is essential in affirming and celebrating their culture, language, and traditions within the university setting.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties and Responsibilities :

Center Management & Oversight

• Train, manage, and evaluate NASA Coordinator, graduate assistants, and undergraduate student staff as assigned.
• Allocate and monitor overall budget and expenditures for Native American Student Affairs.
• Manage and direct social events, academic events, activities to build community and foster a sense of belonging, and events that support students' cultural identity and heritage.
• In collaboration with campus partners, develop and implement programs and activities that support Native American students, especially with respect to academics, career paths, student success, and financial aid.
• Refer students to campus resources and support services.
• Manage, in coordination with the Office of Admissions, outreach to new students at Orientation, Wildcat Welcome, Graduate Student Orientation, and other campus-wide student events.
• Communicate regularly with Native American students about events, opportunities, and important deadlines. This includes maintaining a weekly or bi-weekly newsletter, overseeing website updates, overseeing a shared calendar, and managing social media.
• In coordination with campus partners participate in the planning of key campus events, including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples' Day programming, Native Heritage Month programming, an annual Powwow, and a graduation celebration.

Campus Coordination and Partners

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Exempt

Full Time

40

1.0

Fiscal

Student Services

Yes - Full Benefits

$65,687 - $85,393

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

M2

Student Activities & Engage

Student Services

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

6 / 8 / 2026

Tessa Dysart tdysart@arizona.edu

12 / 3 / 2025

Yes

Resume and Cover Letter