Tribal Education Advocate

Osage-Nation; Hominy (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Osage Nation is seeking a Tribal Education Advocate to monitor grades and attendance for Osage students, and to assist at-risk students by coordinating support services. The role acts as a bridge between students, families, schools, and the Osage Nation.

The Advocate will collaborate with school counselors and teachers, coordinate referrals to tutoring and scholarships, and support the Director with education-related tasks. Some travel and scheduling flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Psychology or closely related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred
• Willingness to travel and attend meetings
• Ability to teach workshops for parents, students, and teachers
• Knowledge of current education laws and regulations
• Flexibility in working hours
• Pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol testing
• Valid driver’s license and driving record

Responsibilities

• Monitor grades and attendance of Osage students at assigned schools.
• Assist students who are at risk for academic failure and help prevent dropout by assessing needs and monitoring progress.
• Serve as a liaison between the student, the Osage Nation, the public school and family.
• Provide referrals for tutoring, counseling, scholarships and other services.
• Assist the Director with job-related activities.
• Travel to conferences & training sessions; attend parent meetings as needed.
• Teach parent/student/teacher workshops.
• Maintain confidential records and data.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Confidential records

Problem solving

Ethics

Microsoft Office

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Please complete your application at osagenation-nsn.gov andUpload your tribal Membership card, if claiming a preferenceAnswer all questions askedSign/acknowledge your applicationThank you for applying!The Tribal Education Advocate will monitor the grades and attendance of Osage students at assigned schools. The Advocate will assist those students who are at risk for academic failure and help prevent student dropout by assessing student needs, monitoring progress, and making recommendations. The Advocate will also serve as a liaison between the student, the Osage Nation, the public school and family. The Advocate will work with the school counselor and teachers to help solve academic/student issues. The Advocate will provide referrals for tutoring, counseling, scholarships and other services within the Osage Nation. The Advocate will also assist the Director with any job related activities.Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Psychology or closely related field is required; Master’s degree preferredAt least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar work environment preferredMust be willing to travel and attend parent meetings as neededMust have the ability to teach parent/student/teacher workshopsMust have knowledge of current education laws and regulationsRequires flexibility in working hoursRequires the use of personal vehicleRequires a high level of personal integrity and ethicsRequires a high level of problem solving skillsRequires willingness & ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences & training sessionsRequires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programsRequires good interpersonal communication and team work skillsRequires ability to maintain confidential records and dataMust be able to pass a criminal background checkMust be able to pass drug/alcohol testingMust have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles