MHA Mentor

Hiring Department: RAIN Program, Nursing Department, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, Bismarck, ND

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  Salary $51,266/year, full time (40 hours/week), benefited, exempt. 
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, long term care insurance, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.  
Work Schedule: 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday, Occasional evening/weekend hours required. Travel including possible weekend travel is required. This position is located in Bismarck, ND and is funded with a grant which is currently funded for one year.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM on the closing date.

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Position Summary:    Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

The mission of the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to prepare future leaders, to advance human well-being and improve quality of life for diverse populations, with an emphasis on rural communities in North Dakota, the region and beyond, through the provision of high-quality innovative inter-professional education, research and service. The CNPD is comprised of three departments: Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work.

The RAIN Program (Recruitment/Retention of American Indians into Nursing) is a program within the UND College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines. The Mandan Hidatsa and Ariakra (MHA) Education Pathways project is an empowerment model for MHA members who are pursuing a higher education or vocational training. The MHA Mentor's primary responsibilities are: 

• Provide support services to individuals at designated state colleges, tribal colleges and other institutions as well as students in vocational training.
• Provide ongoing support services to students by establishing strong relationships; conduct student assessments; develop training modules for student success; develop educational plans with each student; monitor student progress; develop strategies to address educational and other barriers to student success; assist students in the completion of various forms and tasks related to admission and financial aid and other educational services. 
• Maintain student records utilizing established program model
• Monitor & report student progress to the Project Coordinator by preparing status reports
• Will use excellent interpersonal communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the American Indian culture, sociological and psychosocial behavior.
• Mentor must be able to anticipate and effectively manage barriers to student success through the creative application of educational tools, counseling and extensive knowledge of the matriculation process.
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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education or related fields.
• 1 year experience working with American Indian students and/or communities.
• Experience with education institutions in ND.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 
 



Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Education, or Guidance & Counseling; or related field.
• Extensive experience with the American Indian culture, sociological and psychosocial behavior.
• Prior experience reporting on sponsored funded project objectives.
• Experience in development of educational plans.

All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EEO/AA for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 

Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status on the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
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