Tribal Pathway Manager

The Tribal Pathway Manager (TPM) will provide case management and academic/career support to Native American students as they prepare and are enrolled in Green River College’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs; with an emphasis on students in the Natural Resources program through the CEDAR TREE project, a collaborative project with the Muckleshoot Tribal College. The TPM will be primarily focused on CTE students for three quarters of the position and working with partners like the Muckleshoot Tribal College one quarter of the time. The TPM will aid in student recruitment by supporting students as they enroll; guiding them as they progress on their academic pathways; and connecting students to resources at Green River College or Muckleshoot Tribal College (MTC), to ensure their retention and success. The TPM will also assist Green River College (GRC) faculty and staff with designing and implementing cultural programming; curriculum development; professional development; and the planning and coordination of services to maximize applicable students’ successful postsecondary entry, transition, retention, and graduation. This is a 12-month exempt staff position and requires some evening/weekend hours. This position will be housed at GRC and visit MTC at least weekly to be available for students at either location.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees.  Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw.  Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.
The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.CTE Student Case Management & Academic/Career Support and Partner Collaboration

• Consult with pertinent Natural Resources or other CTE program faculty and staff and Muckleshoot Tribal College personnel on processes and recommending strategies to reduce student barriers and bottlenecks
• CTE student centric collaboration with Muckleshoot Tribal College and related entities for student support, communication & projects to ensure student success
• In cooperation with other GRC personnel, inform CTE students about degree options and requirements, and employment or transfer options and requirements; interpret assessment scores; articulate institutional policies and procedures; and assist in course selection and the development of individualized educational plans.
  • Help students to become self-directed in the educational planning process and acquire essential college success skills to thrive in postsecondary education.
• As directed by students, support the appropriate involvement of their parents/caregivers in educational/career planning and decision-making.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and protect potentially sensitive personal information in all matters pertaining to students and parents/caregivers.
• Consult with GRC Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and other student support services on campus to resolve admission, registration, and graduation problems for students; as well as to ensure that students receive resources to overcome non-academic challenges to their postsecondary success.
• Work with the Muckleshoot Tribal College, (e.g., in-person at Muckleshoot Tribal College one day/week, meet for quarterly meetings, Zoom meetings, collaborative projects) etc. 
• Collaborate with student’s Tribal affiliations as applicable and help connect and guide students to the necessary external resources.
• Maintain timely, accurate records to facilitate evaluation of activities performed, in collaboration with Natural Resources faculty.
• And other duties as assigned

Communication and Collaboration

• Regular communication of student needs and supports, recruitment, curriculum collaboration, and student resources
• Assist with coordinating and conducting student, family, and community learning activities or events that infuse Tribal history and cultural knowledge into GRC CTE programs, with an emphasis on the Natural Resources program; and that foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment within these programs of study.
• In collaboration with GRC and Muckleshoot Tribal College faculty and staff, develop and conduct workshops and presentations to meet students and their parents/caregivers’ needs.
• Work to identify and communicate areas of study where further partnerships or collaboration would benefit the community by adding or expanding cohort programs with MTC. 
• Work with GRC and MTC faculty and staff to create and plan outreach events and activities to recruit students to Natural Resources and other CTE programs offered by GRC.
• Assist in developing, promoting, and evaluating related educational resources.
• Participate in professional development relevant to student communication (scholarship, grades, grant reports etc) to further knowledge and self-awareness of diversity, equity, and bias.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Help GRC CTE programs to expand and incorporate American Indian and Indigenous Studies (AIIS) curriculum; develop courses and instructional assessments and techniques; and otherwise exhibit greater cultural awareness and responsiveness.
• Assist in promoting and evaluating project-related educational and career planning resources and services.
• Help facilitate professional development and trainings for CTE faculty around working with Native students
• Ensure that work is congruent with the student, program, and Native American community needs.

Teamwork

• Approach and resolve any interpersonal or institutional conflicts in an open, fair, and professional manner.
• Support the mission and goals of MTC, the Muckleshoot Tribe, GRC, and GRC’s Natural Resources program.
• Support the hiring (via recruitment, serving on hiring committees, etc) of Native faculty, student scholars and community members to teach in the MTC/GRC cohort programs.
• Stay informed on and participate in work of the Native American Working Group (NAWG) and the WA Community and Technical College AIIS Advisory Board (WCAAB)

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Student Development, Education, Social Work, American Indian Studies or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience partnering with diverse collaborators (e.g., Tribal governments, governmental agencies, community organizations, and employers) to achieve mutual goals.
• Experience providing direct service to Native American students at the postsecondary level; and with working with and on behalf of Native American communities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A clear understanding and appreciation of the training and educational opportunities, services, and resources available through the community college and Tribal educational systems.
• Able to communicate effectively with administrators, community members, educators, and students, work as a team member, and use their input to creatively solve problems.
• Able to relate and work well with Native American students, adults, and families in a caring, confident, and confidential manner.
• Able to remain flexible to changes in assignment or situations, work under pressure, pay attention to detail, concentrate, and follow directions.
• Able to independently identify and accomplish necessary tasks, coordinating between multiple partners when necessary
• Awareness of the complex needs of a diverse student population attending non-Tribal and/or Tribal community colleges, and a working knowledge of student and career development theory.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in advising Native American students.
• Working familiarity/knowledge of the Natural Resources sector.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, the Internet, and electronic databases.

For more information on Green River College’s Career & Technical Education programs, please visit the following link: https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/career-technical-education/index.html
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Reporting
Any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College’s appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President’s office for referral to an alternate designee.

For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants:
Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity,Inclusion 

• Email: titleixcoordinator@greenriver.edu

Salary : $75,198