UMN Morris Native American Mental Health, Wellbeing and Cultural Coordinator

University of Minnesota Morris Native American Student Success seeks a Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Cultural Coordinator. The Coordinator builds connections and services to foster Native American students' health and wellbeing through strong cultural programming, including increasing the understanding of intergenerational trauma in Native communities and interrupting its impacts. The Coordinator will facilitate student mental health workshops, access to culturally protective practices, and other related programs and services. The position facilitates visits by Native American elders, aunties, knowledge keepers, and mental health professionals specializing in historical trauma, mental health/wellbeing, Native lifeways, and culturally protective practices. This position will lead efforts to build relationships that support students' home away from home, sense of belonging, and mental health and wellbeing.

The Coordinator is one of three key personnel within the UMN Morris US Department of Education Native American-Serving NonTribal Institutions (NASNTI) project -- Fostering Native American student educational equity and Bachelor's degree attainment. A core project component builds understanding of and resources to address historical and intergenerational trauma and their impacts in Native American students' lives - experiences hampering college retention and completion.

The position reports to the Associate Director of Native American Student Success for Educational Equity. This is a 100% time 12-month Civil Service position as Student Services Professional 2 8462AC Student Advocacy & Support. This position is supported by US Department of Education NASNTI funds through September 2025; UMN Morris intends to seek NASNTI 2025 funding to further this work through Sept. 2030.

This is a full-time, in person position on the UMN Morris Campus. Nestled on a 121-year- old campus in west central Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Morris stands out as one of
he nation's top public liberal arts colleges. Our intimate, close-knit community fosters meaningful faculty-student collaborations in research, study abroad, and community-engaged learning. Located 150 miles west of the Twin Cities, situated amid the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, our campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that are nationally recognized, and touch nearly all aspects of campus life. discover more about us here!

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may vary depending on the individual's experience and qualifications.

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support (50%)
  • Provide mental health resources, services, and programming embedded within Native American Student Success, Gateway, Morris 1101, Student Support Services (SSS), Equity and Intercultural Programs, and other programs that support the personal and academic success of Native American and low-income students and seamlessly integrate student health and wellbeing services and programs.
  • Work with students to develop goals and well being action plans. Facilitate student access to needed mental health resources and services, working with the Student Counseling team and program staff in NASS, Gateway, SSS, and other programs.
  • Assist in supervising and guiding NASS cultural coordinators, peer mentors, and student workers in their working within the Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Cultural programming framework.
  • Serve on the UMN Morris CARE Team as a principal NASS representative.
• Cultural Program Support (25% - 50%)
  • Work with the NASS and Student Counseling leadership teams to coordinate visits by professionals, elders, and knowledge keepers specializing in Native American historical trauma, mental health, wellbeing, resiliency, and culturally protective practices. Organize visit events. Assist in coordinating faculty/staff professional development
    workshops focused on Native American student wellbeing.
  • Coordinate support for visits, cultural programs, and access to culturally protective practices, in coordination with the NASS Associate Director and a cultural programs team with student cultural coordinators and administrative team members
  • Provide outreach workshops and services that address the academic, personal, and emotional needs of Native American and low-income students, such as Cultural Craft Circles, Paint Sip and Mental Health, and other cultural workshops.
  • Document program participation and assessment. Make evaluation-informed program
    improvements.
  • Participate in professional development activities. Attend and be visible at campus events and programs relevant to student populations being served.
  • Coordinate and supervise summer Native Garden development and implementation.
• Instruction and Mentoring (0% - 25%)
  • Add related resources within the Native-centric sections of the Morris 1101 first year seminar supporting new students' college transition, wellbeing, and success.
  • For Coordinators with master's degrees, teach agreed upon Interdisciplinary Studies course(s) such as the Gateway IS 1051 summer bridge components and a Native-centric
    section of the Morris 1101 transition course; coordinate with other instructors and peer mentors. Serve as a success coach for Morris 1101 students in their first year and
    beyond.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS with at least two years of experience of a combination of related education or work experience to equal six years
• Cultural knowledge and experience (personal or academic) that supports an understanding of Native American students' college needs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in wellbeing and student support settings
• Evidence of experience working with Native American students, low-income students, students at academic risk, and/or first generation students
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations and the ability to contribute to the UMN Morris commitment to a diverse, inclusive learning environment
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field (required for teaching roles)
• Knowledge and skills related to college students' emotional and behavioral health, multicultural psychology, and/or integration of social justice frameworks
• Background that includes overcoming barriers similar to those of participants
• Workshop presentation and/or teaching experience
• Experience working with individuals of diverse and intersecting races/ethnicities, cultures, genders, sexualities, and other identities

Pay Range: $48,500 - $58,500 annual; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

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This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris)

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a 121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small, close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration in research, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeply rooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also has advanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives that have grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly all aspects of campus life.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).