Native American Student Success and Community Engagement Coordinator

Chemeketa Community College•Salem Campus. Salem, OR

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply. When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee. Unofficial Transcripts - A n electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

Requirements

Equivalency of six (6) years of full-time work experience related to the essential functions and duties of the position listed above.
OR Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Sciences or a related field AND Two (2) years of full-time work experience related to the essential functions and duties of the position listed above.
Note: No substitutions will be made for one (1) year of full-time work experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of community college systems and philosophy
Work independently and as a team member
Knowledge and skill in the use of technology and student communication and information systems.
Skill communicating effectively, on a one-to-one basis and in groups, to provide information and advise or give assistance.
Skill communicating both orally and in writing with people of various socioeconomic backgrounds, community partners, and collateral resources.
Skill organizing work and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment
Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with Native American and Alaska Native students, supported by a strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, tribal communities, and the unique educational and social factors impacting student success.
Two (2) years in higher education or providing services to at-risk students.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all program activities, events, and culturally specific outreach in alignment with institutional policies, department goals, and approved program objectives.
Plans and coordinates Chemeketa information sessions, family and parent workshops, financial aid presentations, family social nights, and scholarship workshops.
Oversees event logistics, including scheduling, coordination of resources, participant engagement, and successful event execution.
Lead culturally specific outreach, recruitment, and partnership activities both on campus and off campus. This includes frequently traveling to meet students, families, and community members where they are by hosting information sessions, orientations, and workshops directly within Tribal facilities and community spaces in partnership with Tribal governments, Native-serving organizations, local school districts, and community-based organizations.
Cultivate and build upon existing institutional partnerships, such as the New Beginnings for Tribal Students in Oregon initiative with Oregon State University, to strengthen culturally responsive transfer pathways.
Plans, Coordinates, and executes program events, including family centered workshops, cultural events programming, campus visits, and onboarding experiences.
Provide individualized guidance and support to help current and prospective students navigate Chemeketa onboarding systems and overcome barriers to persistence.
Monitors student progress using EAB Navigate and Slate, proactively identifying academic and personal needs, executing timely interventions, and utilizing Chemeketa’s Early Alert System for attendance or academic flags.
Delivers financial literacy education and scholarship assistance, guiding students through funding opportunities such as the Oregon Tribal Student Grant, Oregon Promise, and federal/state financial aid.
Connect students to other wraparound support programs and external resources that address barriers related to housing, food security, transportation, and childcare, while collaborating closely with TRIO/CCP programs for seamless support.
Facilitates dedicated orientation and onboarding experiences for Native American and Alaska Native students, their families, and community members not currently pursuing higher education directly within Tribal facilities and community locations.
Provides orientation services to prospective students by sharing information about educational opportunities and helping them understand the steps required to become a student.
Supports onboarding and enrollment processes by assisting with admissions applications, first-term advising, registration, and navigation of enrollment requirements.
Connects students and families to on-campus resources and services to promote successful transition, engagement, and persistence.
Coordinate family-centered workshops and events to foster belonging and build trust.
Collaborate with Peer Mentors to create leadership opportunities that allow students to support their peers and advocate for student needs.
Connect Native American and Alaska/Native students to peers, access academic support, and participate in cultural programming in the multicultural center.
Partners with campus resources—including the Multicultural Student Center, Safe Haven Resource Center, and Student Accessibility Services—to provide holistic, intersectional support.
Utilize the EAB Navigate Care Unit function to document appointments, record case notes, track referrals, and monitor student engagement.
Ensure ongoing consultation with Native American and Alaska/Native students, families, and Tribal partners so that community voice remains central to program implementation and shared decision-making.
Participate in annual planning process and evaluation of program services within the College Access Programs.
Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success.
Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions.
Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices.

Benefits

This is a 100%, 12-month classified assignment at the level 16 pay rate.
This is a grant funded position with an end date of June 30, 2027.
This position has a 6-month probationary period.
All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations.
If requested, requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire.
Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks.
Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.