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Job Announcement

Steward, Many Nations Longhouse
Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified/1665/steward-many-nations-longhouse/

Posting: 6294
Closes: Open Until Filled

The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the UO Many
Nations Longhouse, and implement the vision and mission of the
Longhouse, ensuring that the goals, objectives and policies of the
Many Nations Longhouse, are carried out in a culturally respectful and
responsive manner.

The Steward is responsible for facility management, program
development and implementation and staff supervision (GTF and work
study students). The Steward reports directly to the Assistant Vice
Provost in the office of Institutional Equity and Diversity who has
primary responsibility for the Longhouse.

Level of Appointment: 1.0 FTE

Term of Contract: One-year Renewable Contract

Salary Range: $35K-40K commensurate with relevant experience and education.
(12 month annual rate)

Starting Date: January 2, 2007

A candidate for this position must meet the following qualifications:
1. A Bachelors degree is required, a Master's degree is preferred.
2. Five years experience working in programs that serve Indian Tribes
and communities.
3. Must have extensive knowledge of cultural traditions and customs of
tribal people, especially those of the nine federally recognized
Oregon Tribes.
4.	Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate work.
5.	Demonstrated skills in facilities management, program management,
and grant/report writing.
6.	Prefer past experience in successful grant activity (including
writing, securing funds, and preparing regular progress reports).
7.	Excellent organizational skills, ability to attend to high level of
detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to problem solve on a day
to day basis.
8.	Ability to work collaboratively, with guidance from supervisor,
Longhouse Advisory Board and others as appropriate, in a
team-environment requiring participatory decision-making and
cooperative interactions.
9.	Ability to maintain flexible work schedule (some weekends and evenings).
10.	Good working knowledge of operating personal computers in a
windows environment.
11. Demonstrated ability and willingness to supervise staff; prefer
prior effective supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Member of a federally recognized Tribe.
2. Knowledge of Native American culture, history, politics.

Each applicant must submit:
1. A letter of introduction addressing how and why the candidate is
qualified for the position.
2. A resume of educational and professional work experience.
3. Two letters of recommendation.
4. Responses to supplementary questions.

Supplementary Questions:
1. Describe your experience(s) working with tribes/tribal
organizations/Native communities.
2. Please describe your relevant administrative or professional
experience in this field or a related field, especially the
development and management of programs and supervision of staff.
3. What is an elder?
4. Many terms are used to describe the indigenous population of the
U.S. Which term do you use, Native American, American Indian/Alaska
Native, Indian, First Nations, etc. Why do you use this term?

Application Deadline: To be assured full consideration, application
materials must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2006, but
position will remain open until filled.

Submit materials to:
Dr. Tom Ball
Assistant Vice Provost
Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity
C/O Kathy Wagner
110 Johnson Hall
1226 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1226
kwagner at uoregon.edu
FAX: (541) 346-3017

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.