The Native American Achievement Center (NAAC) at Montana State University Billings works to recruit and retain American Indian students, advocating for students and encouraging their individual, social, cultural and emotional growth.
Service Activities
In this position you will help to identify and build relationships and develop articulation agreements with targeted high schools and tribal colleges in an effort to deepen ties and better serve Native American students, families, and communities. You will also collaborate with the NAAC and MSUB New Student Services to develop touchpoints and guide students through their entire college experience from enrollment to graduation.
Community Need Addressed
Native American success in higher education
Position Outcomes
The NAAC team will collaborate with NSS and MSUB support services towards Native student recruitment, enrollment, and student success. The NAAC team will be in regular contact with all current Native students through identifying important touchpoints designed to engage Native students, optimize educational opportunities, and support their personal development.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable)
10 Days of Personal Leave, 10 Days of Sick/Medical Leave. Professional development and training opportunities. Eligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service. Access to My Life Expert member assistance program.
Skills you will gain
Communications, Education , Writing/Editing , General Skills , Team Work
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers
Decisions
Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization