Director of Tribal Relations

Oregon State University

Department: Government Relations
(UPR)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary
Range: $104,100 – $182,112

Job Summary:
The Office of Government Relations is seeking a Director of Tribal
Relations. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position at Oregon State University.

The Director
of Tribal Relations advances OSU’s values, mission, goals and objectives, and responsibilities as a land grant institution, by building and
maintaining collaborative, mutual and trusting relationships with Tribal Nations in Oregon and beyond.

Through responsive
consultation, which prioritizes the sovereignty of Tribal Nations, the Director will partner with the representatives of Tribal Nations, the
Oregon State Legislative Commission on Indian Services, state and federal agencies, and internal OSU partners to collaboratively engage in
research, teaching and outreach with the goal of advancing OSU’s commitment to support and be of enduring benefit to Tribal
Nations.

The Director reports to the Executive Director of Government Relations and collaborates closely with the university
President, Provost and Executive Vice President, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, members of the President’s Commission on
Indigenous Affairs, and partners throughout the university including the Division of Extension and Engagement, the Division of Student
Affairs, the Office of Enrollment Management, the Research Office and every college. The Director is a member of the Office of Government
Relations team and contributes to strategy development and program implementation to advance OSU’s Strategic Plan, Diversity Strategic Plan,
and the university’s inclusive excellence imperative.

Finally, the Director is responsible for supporting Government Relations Office
efforts to make certain that the entire OSU community is responsive to agency and elected officials requests and that government officials
are aware of the value received from investments in higher education and that OSU’s research, teaching, and public service efforts are
designed to meet the needs of all Oregonians.

Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a
job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We dont wait for
challenges to present themselves – we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and
perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend
on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

Top 1.4%
university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant
universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural
resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees
plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of
color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon
State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the
Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon States beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of Americas best
college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the
Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an
eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon
State University offers a comprehensive benefits
package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health
and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package,
including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional
six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a
Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about
the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities
60% Support relations between federally
recognized Tribal Nations and the university

• Serve as OSUs government-to-government liaison between OSU and the nine
  federally recognized Tribal Nations within Oregon, per ORS 182.162-168.
• Serve as OSUs government-to-government liaison to federally
  recognized and other sovereign Tribal Nations in the United States.
• Advise the Executive Director of Government Relations, Vice
  President and Chief Diversity Officer and university leaders on matters related to government-to-government relations between OSU, the nine
  federally recognized Tribal Nations within Oregon, and other federally recognized and sovereign Tribal Nations.
• Collaborate with
  the President, Executive Vice President and Provost, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Vice President for University Relations and
  Marketing, Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement, Executive Director of Government Relations, and other university leaders to develop
  strong, mutually beneficial relationships with federally recognized and sovereign Tribal Nations.
• Serve as OSUs primary liaison to
  the Oregon Legislative Commission on Indian Services, Oregon Indian Education Association, and other Oregon government agencies charged with
  facilitating government-to-government relations with and between federally recognized Tribal Nations in Oregon.
• Collaborate with
  university stakeholders to select, recommend, and support OSU representatives to the Oregon government-to-government clusters.
• Through consultation, develop, execute, and maintain memoranda of understanding, memoranda of agreement, data sharing agreements,
  consultation policies and other related agreements to build and maintain relationships between OSU and Tribal partners by honoring Tribal
  sovereignty rights.
• Through consultation, support collaboration between Tribal partners and OSU colleges, departments, and programs
  to support OSU Native American students, faculty, and staff advance Tribal education, health and welfare, workforce development and
  infrastructure initiatives.
• Through consultation, support partnerships between Tribal Nations and their members and OSU colleges,
  departments, and programs to advance the universitys teaching, research and engagement missions.

20% Support university
efforts to serve Native and Indigenous students, employees and community members

• Through consultation, provide counsel to
  advance university initiatives supporting Native and Indigenous students, employees, and OSU community members.
• Serve as a member
  of the Presidents Commission on Indigenous Affairs.
• Through consultation, support the work of the OSU Native American Graves
  Repatriation and Protection Act (NAGPRA) Office and the OSU NAGRPA Coordinator.

15% Contribute to efforts Office of
Government Affairs efforts

• Supports the Government Relations Office and other university officials to develop and advocate
  for university public policy priorities with members of Congress, state legislators, the Governors Office, state and federal agencies and
  stakeholders, including helping the university analyze legislative and agency policy concepts, developing and reviewing communications and
  maintaining relationships and relaying university information of interest with internal and external state stakeholders.
• Manage
  specific policy and advocacy portfolios, as requested.

5% Other Duties as Assigned

What You Will
Need

• Bachelors degree in education, ethnic studies, public policy, government affairs, social work, sociology, anthropology or
  related discipline.
• Five years of progressive experience in government affairs or community relations.
• Understanding of
  matters impacting Tribal, Native and Indigenous communities in Oregon.
• Understanding of Tribal sovereignty rights, protocols,
  customs, culture, traditions.
• Success building and maintaining positive relationships with community partners.
• Effectiveness working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a complex organizational environment to advance strategies for
  achieving strategic organizational objectives.
• Success in advancing project progress and adapting to unforeseen challenges.
• Success working collaboratively with individuals and communities of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal
  communication and presentation skills across a variety of communication modalities.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and
  enhancing diversity

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must
successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq.
Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24
months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Masters or terminal degree in education, ethnic studies, government
  affairs, law, public policy, social work, sociology, anthropology or related discipline.
• Experience working with systems to track
  and assess engagement with individuals and communities over time.
• Understanding of the mission of land grant universities to
  provide equitable access to education.
• Experience working with sovereign Tribal Nations.
• Understanding of the history of
  land grant institutions as it pertains to Tribal communities.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Special
Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV;
and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) A diversity
statement: After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/truste
es/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has
prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity

A writing sample will be requested of finalists
only.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone
numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:Name: Scott VignosEmail: Scott.Vignos@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity
and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from
members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and
others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of
the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills,
education, and experience.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must
successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq.
Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.

To
apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/140211

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