Executive Director, Tribal Relations

Job Details

  • Position Title : Executive Director, Tribal Relations
  • Job Type : Full Time
  • Institution/Organization : California State University
  • Location (city, state) or remote : Long Beach, California
  • Published Date :

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor, External Relations and Communications, the Executive Director, Tribal Relations will:

-Develop the Office of Tribal Relations, in partnership with the VC, and provide leadership and strategic direction for the Tribal Relations team/office.

-Provide advice, counsel and updates to system leaders regarding Native American Tribal issues, as well as governmental and political issues related to Native American issues.

-Develop and recommend integrated strategies and tactics to achieve short and long-term system goals and objectives related to Tribal matters.

-Lead collaborative efforts with various departments within the Chancellor’s Office and campuses to support Tribal relationships and partnerships.

-Cultivate relationships with Tribal leaders and Native American organizations to achieve goals and objectives.

-Build and sustain relationships between the Chancellor’s Office and with the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and key governmental leaders associated with Tribal issues (i.e. the Governor’s Tribal advisor, staff for legislative leadership, staff with Select Committee on Native American Affairs, etc.) in cooperation with AVC of Advocacy and State Relations.

-Oversee the systemwide NAGPRA policy and consider future modifications. Ensure campuses consult with tribes and follow proper repatriation procedures, systemwide and campus committees are operational, develop systemwide budget request, coordinate with campuses on needs and other NAGPRA related matters.

-Work with AVC of Advocacy and State Relations, AVC of Federal Relations, and AVC of Systemwide Budget on legislative, government and budget matters related to Tribal issues.

-Provide training, development and support for campus-based Tribal relations staff.

-Testify at legislative hearings and speak at public events on issues related to Native American Tribes, tribal issues, and NAGPRA compliance.

-Travel to meet with Tribal leaders and Native American organizations.

-Supervise the NAGPRA/CalNAGPRA Project Manager and provide strategic direction, evaluation, coaching and guidance on duties and responsibilities.

-Work with Division of Academic and Student Affairs to advance academic programs and services related to Native American students. Support and collaborate with the CSU Presidential Advisor on CSU’s Native American Initiative.

-Draft pieces of communication and updates regarding Tribal partnerships, issues, and matters.

-Engage the Office of the General Counsel on legal matters related to Tribes, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.