Program Director (4974C), Native Community Center #88887

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Departmental Overview

The Native American Student Development Office works to support undergraduate and graduate student needs, creates academic, community, and social opportunities to foster understanding of Native American, Indigenous and intersectional identities; fosters critical dialog across race and ethnicity; works to create a sense of inclusion for students at UC Berkeley; educates, advocates and builds community across differences; and develops student leaders for a multicultural world. NASD is part of a collaborative, the Centers for Educational Justice and Community Engagement (EJCE).

The Native Community Center provides a space for community organizing, meetings, academic and educational workshops and networking opportunities. It serves as the main programming space for NASD and also provides an opportunity to connect and partner with faculty, alumni and community stakeholders.

The Centers for Educational Justice and Community Engagement (EJCE) is collaborative charged with developing programs, activities, and strategies that promote students' academic progress and success by engaging them through intersectional and multicultural practices that acknowledge and celebrate their individual and collective experiences. The EJCE collaborative coordinates a series of academic courses and educational and multicultural activities through its centers & offices (African American Student Development, Fannie Lou Hamer Black Resource Center, African American Student Development, Chicanx Latinx Student Development, Latinx Student Resource Center, the Gender Equity Resource Center, Multicultural Community Center, Native American Student Development and the Native Community Center, and South Asian, Southwest Asian, and North African Student Development. The collaborative is a key campus partner in helping the campus create an inclusive environment for campus populations through intersectional and transformative practices and approaches focused on mitigating harm and promoting connections among and across diverse communities. Each partner space is steeped in rich and vibrant legacies and established community-centered praxes of educational justice: leadership development, access, activism, academic excellence and social justice. Our work reflects interconnected identities and experiences through our collective and individual commitments to support and advance future global leaders.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, Native American Thriving and Native American Student Development (NASD), the Program Director of the Native Community Center (NCC) is responsible for the day-to-day operations, logistics, and administration of a multi-use community center on the UC Berkeley campus, fostering a space for members of the campus community. In coordination with the NASD Executive Director, this position serves undergraduate and graduate students.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is September 29, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

Multicultural Advising - 10%

• Provides advice about academic and personal development resources to students engaged in ethnic specific, multicultural, and/or cross cultural studies, programs, services, and organizations. Refers students to appropriate campus and community services.
• Plans, develops, and implements advising strategies that address campus climate issues impacting students individually and in student organizations.

Programming and Venue Management - 40%

• Plans, develops, and implements programs, services, activities, and strategies that promote critical dialogue and social change around multiculturalism, campus climate, and issues of equity and inclusion.
• Works with student groups on planning events. Determines and coordinates staffing and other logistical needs. Addresses issues of safety, security, and risk management. Mentors and develops student staff on event management and procedures.
• Assesses program effectiveness and recommends changes in program content, procedures, and policies, as appropriate. Recommends the development of new activities and programs.
• Coordinates the content, under the NASD the supervision of the Executive Director, editing, and publication of NCC newsletters, website, brochures, and publicity materials. Assists in preparing proposals for extramural funding.
• Coordinates, tracks and maintains NCC inventorial resources, including the NCC food pantry, technology, non-perishable supplies, outreach materials, and event supplies.

Student Leadership Development - 30%

• Hires, trains, mentors, and supervises the work of undergraduate and graduate student coordinators and interns in close partnership with the NASD Executive Director. This includes a weekly seminar and collective work time.
• Facilitates collaborative group processes and uses innovative pedagogical models. Supports weekly seminars designed to promote students academic success and retention, personal development, and leadership formation.

Collaborative Relationships - 15%

• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders, on and off campus, critical to program success. Serves as a liaison with other programs and organizations on campus and in the community.
• Promotes collaborations among various student, staff, faculty, and community constituencies with interests in social justice, equity and inclusion.

Professional Development - 5%

• Remaining informed of changing and evolving trends regarding Native American, Indigenous, and multicultural education, counseling, identity, and student development theories.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of community engagement practices, and experience working with and within Native American communities.
• Knowledge of the histories, theories, and practice of multiculturalism, multicultural student development and student leadership development.
• Knowledge of the methodologies used to enhance students' academic and personal development, such as collaborative and student-centered teaching/learning models, small group facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and advocacy.
• Knowledge of trends and issues facing students from low-income, underrepresented, Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native, indigenous, multiracial, multi-ethnic, mixed-race, mixed-ethnic, and/or lgbtqia+ backgrounds.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data, and generating reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities of students, staff, and faculty.
• Highly developed interpersonal and public communication skills including political acumen, social/cultural perceptiveness, conflict management, and interventions strategies.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and practices of multicultural event planning and campus-community relations, including event design, organization, and production.
• Knowledge and experience analyzing complex situations and identifying solutions to solve problems; skills and experience in developing and administering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Demonstrated skills in problem identification, sound judgment and open and transparent decision-making, critical thinking, and creative problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad range of students, faculty, staff, and external individuals across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in building successful collaborative relationships across unit boundaries.
• Familiarity with and/or ability to learn personnel policies and practices.
• Skills in resource management: understanding and managing financial, information, technology and space resources.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality in accordance with University, state and federal privacy laws and policies.
• Experience working with California Native Nations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supervising and working with Native American/American Indian or Alaska Native youth/

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required)

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $95,000.00 - $110,000.00

• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for SV.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.