American Indian/Alaska Native Doctoral Nursing Pathway Recruiter and Advisor

The recruiter and advisor for the Pathway to a Graduate Nursing Degree for American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) Nurses project has a pivotal role in establishing an innovative, culturally sensitive and supportive pathway for AIAN nurses to obtain a doctoral degree in nursing at the University of Minnesota. The recruiter and advisor has overall responsibility for recruitment of and support for AI nursing students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice and PhD in Nursing programs. This position will be connected to the project director and project faculty for all components of their responsibilities and will work in close collaboration with the Office of Student & Career Advancement Services.

Position may offer hybrid and remote work options for Minnesota residents.

Responsibilities of the position include:

Recruitment (35%)

• Develop effective collaboration strategies with Bemidji State University's nursing program to recruit their AIAN students and graduates to the UMN School of Nursing graduate programs.
• Develop effective collaboration strategies with schools of nursing in the U.S. that have received specific funding and have programming for AIAN undergraduate nursing students.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to recruit AIAN nurses throughout the U.S.
• In collaboration with the school's Office of Strategic Communications, develop and update content for the school's website targeted toward recruitment of AIAN nurses.
• Create a welcoming and positive recruitment experience for prospective AIN doctoral nursing students and applicants.

Admissions (20%)

• In collaboration with the Office of Student and Career Advancement Services staff who have responsibilities for advising DNP and PhD students:
  • Participate in the admission process for AIAN student applicants
  • Guide prospective AIAN students, applicants, and admitted students through the admission process and coordinate faculty involved in final admission decisions and post-admission recruiting.
  • Plan and implement additional and specific orientation programming for AIAN doctoral students; coordinate with Circle of Indigenous Nations (COIN) and/or Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) to introduce other AI/AN/Indigenous students enrolled at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Student Support and Success (35%)

• Develop and provide culturally sensitive, holistic support services to AIAN doctoral nursing students.
• In collaboration with the Office of Student and Career Advancement Services staff who have responsibilities for advising DNP and PhD students:
  • Counsel students to guide them through program, school and University policies and procedures, including providing direction regarding required curriculum and program milestones;
  • Monitor students' degree progress and ensure timely completion of their program plan and graduate milestone procedures;
  • Advise on information for student handbooks
  • Advise on the creation of welcome materials for new students (e.g. orientation information, course registration).
• Liaison with university and health science program services, organizations and resources that support Indigenous students and ensure students are provided information and access to these support services and resources.
• Collaborate with faculty mentors for AIAN doctoral nursing students to ensure student support and success.
• Plan and implement activities for AI graduate nursing students when they are on campus for the DNP Enrichment and Enhancement Program (DEEP) and the Doctor of Nursing Philosophy Immersive Experience (DIvE).
• Plan and implement culturally sensitive commencement activities for AIAN graduate nursing students.

Data management for the project and project activities (10%)

• In collaboration with the project coordinator, ensure student and graduate data needed for the project report requirements are systematically collected and reported.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Attend appropriate conferences/meetings that support recruitment of students.
  

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS with four years of relevant experience for the responsibilities in this position or a masters degree with two years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of, experience with, and interest in American Indian/Alaska Native and Indigenous culture, people, and communities
• Commitment to equal opportunity, access, equity, social justice and diversity
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships in an education setting with a large and diverse student, staff and faculty population
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated competence using MS office suite and Google tools
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively with a team, and with supervision
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working within the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus
• Experience with or quick ability to learn database and enterprise systems use for student records, advising and reports
• Knowledge of or experience with local and tribal community resources that can be supportive of students

Founded in 1909 and recognized as the first nursing program established within a university, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing continues to lead the profession into the future. With a mission to generate knowledge and educate leaders to shape the future of nursing and advance health care to improve the health and wellbeing of all, the school and its research are addressing health issues and improving health. With nearly $6 million in National Institutes of Health awards to the School of Nursing and the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing in 2019, the University of Minnesota rose to 10th in the latest ranking of NIH funding to schools of nursing.

The school is ranked among the top programs in nurse midwifery and nursing informatics, and it is internationally renowned for its efforts to improve health and health care through the use of big data. The School was one of nine nursing schools nationally awarded the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine in 2020.

The University of Minnesota has one of the largest, more comprehensive academic health centers in the nation. While robust scholarly inquiry is central to the School of Nursing's mission, it is enhanced by interprofessional collaboration with schools and colleges within the University and its health sciences schools comprised of pharmacy, medicine, public health, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also 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

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

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

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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, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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).