Overview

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager will play a crucial role in advancing Harvard University’s commitment to developing enduring partnerships with Federally Recognized Tribal Nations. This position is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of Harvard’s relationships with Tribal Nations. The Manager will also lead the coordination of efforts to engage and partner with these communities and facilitate collaboration between Harvard University and Tribal Nation stakeholders.

This is a two-year term position. 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities Include:

The Manager will be responsible for the following areas:

Leadership

As a key member of the HUNAP team, the Manager contributes to the mission of the Program. Serves as the coordinator in engagement with colleagues across the University and with external partner organizations to ensure effective coordination of Tribal Nation partnerships and implementation of Tribal Nation initiatives.

Tribal Nation Relationship Building and Partnership Development

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with leadership, administrators, staff, and community members at Tribal Nations, as well as Tribal alumni at Harvard, to foster collaboration and partnership opportunities. Through these relationships, the Manager will identify and pursue opportunities for Harvard University to partner with Tribal Nations on programs and activities that promote opportunities in areas such as education and career readiness. The Manager will be involved in the follow-through of historical and contemporary commitments and obligations to Tribal Nations.

Program Management and Reporting

Create and implement initiatives and programs to engage with Tribal Nations, such as scholarly exchanges, internships, campus visits, community visits, research opportunities and more. The Manager will be tasked with creating and implementing the general follow-up and management of outcomes of a Tribal Resource Fair. The Manager will serve as the main point of contact and support for Tribal Community Members and Harvard Programs in their partnerships.

Responsibilities may include oversight of:

Native Community outreach

Event planning and programming including planning and coordinate planning and logistics for on-site community visits from conception to execution, including use of facilities, catering, and other visit logistics.

Support for Internal Harvard Partners

Additionally, the Program Manager will prepare reports and presentations for leadership, summarizing the progress and impact of Tribal community-related initiatives.

Internal Collaboration and Advocacy

Collaborate with schools and units at Harvard to understand, track, and promote Tribal Nation initiatives and activities across the university. Act as an internal advocate in conjunction with the Executive Director for the needs and concerns of Tribal Nation stakeholders, ensuring that their perspectives and input are centered.

Networking

Attend conferences, events, and forums that are related to Tribal Nations to build connections and stay up to date with the latest developments in the Tribal Nations space. Direct visits and participation in Tribal Nation events are also included, Tribal Council Meetings, Powwows, Social Events, etc.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications to be considered for this role:

A/BS and five years of related experience are required.

About Harvard University

The Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) is an Interfaculty Initiative (IFI) at Harvard.  HUNAP's goals are to promote scholarly work and curriculum development at Harvard on issues relevant to Native Americans, engage the Harvard academic community in outreach activities that address the needs and problems of Indian Country, and recruit, retain, and graduate greater numbers of Native American students at Harvard University.  Our Mission is to bring together Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students and interested individuals from the Harvard community for the purpose of advancing the well-being of Indigenous peoples through self-determination, academic achievement, and community service.