serves as a visible champion for the recruitment, retention, and success of Indigenous students. Duties & Responsibilities: - Provide institutional leadership in Native American engagement and representation, serving as a key advisor to the Dean and senior leadership on matters related to Tribal sovereignty, cultural protocol, and Indigenous student success. - Lead high-profile ceremonial and cultural functions, including delivery of Land Acknowledgements, invocations, and blessings at commencement, White Coat ceremonies, and other institutional events. - Advocate for Native American students at the institutional level, ensuring policies, programs, and campus climate support cultural identity, belonging, and academic success. - Mentor and support Native American dental students, providing guidance on academic progression, professional development, and maintaining connections to community and cultural values. - Develop and oversee Indigenous pipeline and pathway initiatives, collaborating with internal and external partners to recruit and support Native students from K-12 through professional education. - Cultivate and sustain relationships with Tribal Nations and health organizations, serving as a liaison to Tribal leaders, health directors, and community stakeholders to strengthen trust and collaboration. - Represent the dental school in Tribal, regional, and national forums, including conferences, health boards, and Indigenous initiatives, to advance oral health equity and institutional partnerships. - Collaborate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure culturally responsive support systems, including wellness resources, retention strategies, and student success initiatives for Indigenous learners. Requirements Education & Experience: - College plus postgraduate studies required. - One to three years of related experience required, three to six years preferred. - Deep-rooted experience working within Native American communities and a nuanced understanding of Tribal Sovereignty. - Public speaking skills; must be comfortable leading prayer and delivering formal addresses in a large-scale academic setting. - A proven commitment to educational excellence, mentoring students and building educational equity for Indigenous populations.

serves as a visible champion for the recruitment, retention, and success of Indigenous students. Duties & Responsibilities: - Provide institutional leadership in Native American engagement and representation, serving as a key advisor to the Dean and senior leadership on matters related to Tribal sovereignty, cultural protocol, and Indigenous student success. - Lead high-profile ceremonial and cultural functions, including delivery of Land Acknowledgements, invocations, and blessings at commencement, White Coat ceremonies, and other institutional events. - Advocate for Native American students at the institutional level, ensuring policies, programs, and campus climate support cultural identity, belonging, and academic success. - Mentor and support Native American dental students, providing guidance on academic progression, professional development, and maintaining connections to community and cultural values. - Develop and oversee Indigenous pipeline and pathway initiatives, collaborating with internal and external partners to recruit and support Native students from K-12 through professional education. - Cultivate and sustain relationships with Tribal Nations and health organizations, serving as a liaison to Tribal leaders, health directors, and community stakeholders to strengthen trust and collaboration. - Represent the dental school in Tribal, regional, and national forums, including conferences, health boards, and Indigenous initiatives, to advance oral health equity and institutional partnerships. - Collaborate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure culturally responsive support systems, including wellness resources, retention strategies, and student success initiatives for Indigenous learners. Requirements Education & Experience: - College plus postgraduate studies required. - One to three years of related experience required, three to six years preferred. - Deep-rooted experience working within Native American communities and a nuanced understanding of Tribal Sovereignty. - Public speaking skills; must be comfortable leading prayer and delivering formal addresses in a large-scale academic setting. - A proven commitment to educational excellence, mentoring students and building educational equity for Indigenous populations.