Student Academic Advocate

JOB SUMMARY:

The Student Academic Advocate is responsible for administration of all matters related to tribal youth students in the program, including the following: selection, monitoring, scholarship administration and intervention if required. This position geared around supporting students and assisting in removing barriers that will allow students to be successful. The primary goal of the Student Academic Advocate is to provide support and structures to students to help them graduate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may or may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associates Degree in education related field or able to demonstrate equivalent work experience (High School Diploma or GED required).

• Valid California Driver’s License and insurable.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• CPR Certified or be able to obtain with the first 90 days of employment.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft programs.

• The ability to work independently.

• Be able to multitask and take direction well.

• Able to deal with crisis in an appropriate manner.

• Able to demonstrate effective and diplomatic client service and communication skills, which includes contact with staff, tribal youth and parents/guardians, and other agencies.

• Able to track, monitor, and report performance.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.

Reasoning Ability

• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.

• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, lift and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Must be able to work in an intense environment where a high degree of concentration is necessary to perform the required job duties.

Other

1. Must pass pre-employment drug testing (for illegal drugs) and, if applicable, a criminal background investigation.

2. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified member of the Coyote Valley of Pomo Indian Tribe or qualified Native American candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 2, U. S Code Section 472 and 473) and the Indian Self Determination Act (Public Law 93-638). The Coyote Valley Tribal Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. The Coyote Valley Tribal Office is also committed to achieving full equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, physical disability, age or sexual orientation. All information shown as representations of current conditions is subject to change. No guarantees are expressed or implied. The Coyote Valley Tribal Operations are an “at will” employer.

3. Must be sensitive to the needs of the Indian community, their culture and traditions.