Montana State University – Northern Hiring for Writing Pathfinder at Havre, MT Full Time

Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) seeks applications for a professional to begin immediately as the Writing Pathfinder in
our Little River Institute. The successful candidate will work full-time in person at the MSUN campus in Havre, Montana. The
position is professional and on a 10-month annual contract following the grant calendar.

The LRI/NASNTI program provides
grants and other assistance to non-tribal, Native American-serving institutions, to enable institutional improvement and to expand the
capacity to serve American Indian students. The funds from this grant will be used to improve American Indian retention and degree
completion through culturally appropriate models and strategies of mentoring, tutoring, teaching, and social engagement.

The Writing
Pathfinder for the Little River Institute (LRI) provides support in the implementation of NASNTI grant objectives, focusing specifically on
the continued development of student leadership roles, the planning and implementation of significant LRI or Sweet Grass Society programming
(orientation, annual pow wow, etc.), as well as providing tutoring support for American Indian students as needed. The Writing Pathfinder
will provide day-to-day support for the Director and the program, serving as a key resource for students seeking assistance with engagement,
mentorship, and academic support. As a representative of the Little River Institute, the Pathfinder will work closely with Little River
Institute project team and university faculty to promote the successful retention and college completion of American Indian students.

In 2015, MSU-N received a $1.9 million grant through the Native American Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program of the U.S.
Department of Education. With that award, MSU-N established the Little River Institute: a student center, located in the Student Union Building and dedicated to the
retention and completion rates of Native American students in higher education. The Little River Institute provides professional tutoring,
mentorship, and cultural programming to MSU-N students while offering professional development opportunities to faculty and staff.

Along with our great benefit package, MSUN offers paid holidays, paid annual and sick leave. View the details of the benefits offered at
this link, https://www.msun.edu/hr/benefits-ape.aspx.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education,
Knowledge & Skills

1. Bachelor’s degree;
2. Demonstrated ability to properly handle confidential
   information.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Advanced degree in Student Affairs Administration, Education, English, or other related field;
2. Demonstrated experience in
   program development and delivery;
3. Demonstrated experience in college or university student support;
4. Demonstrated
   experience working with Native American communities;
5. Demonstrated awareness of mental health challenges and issues among Native
   American college students;
6. Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work in a dynamic environment;
7. Demonstrated sound
   management and organizational skills;
8. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work collaboratively with diverse students, faculty,
   and staff;
9. Demonstrated literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.

The successful
candidate will join a small team committed to the success and engagement of MSUN students. The Writing Pathfinder will be
student-focused, and the successful candidate will demonstrate content expertise anchored in cultural humility with the ability to navigate
multiple teaching methodologies and learning styles.