Tribal Education Advocate

Osage Nation; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Osage Nation seeks a Tribal Education Advocate to monitor grades and attendance for Osage students in assigned schools. This role supports students at risk of academic failure and helps prevent dropout by assessing needs, monitoring progress, and making recommendations.

The Advocate also serves as liaison between student, Osage Nation, schools and families, collaborates with counselors and teachers, and coordinates referrals for tutoring, counseling and scholarships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in education or related environment is preferable (3–5 years).
• Willingness to travel and attend parent meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor grades and attendance of Osage students at assigned schools.
• Assist students at risk of academic failure and help prevent dropout.
• Serve as liaison between student, Osage Nation, public schools and families.
• Collaborate with school counselor and teachers to resolve academic issues.
• Provide referrals for tutoring, counseling, scholarships and other Osage Nation services.
• Assist the Director with job-related activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Psychology or closely related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Tribal Education AdvocateHominy - Hominy, OK 74035## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeRegular Full-TimeEducation Level4 Year Degree## Description**Please complete your application at osagenation-nsn.gov and*** **Upload your tribal Membership card, if claiming a preference*** **Answer all questions asked*** **Sign/acknowledge your application****Thank 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.## Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Psychology or closely related field is required; Master’s degree preferred* At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar work environment preferred* Must be willing to travel and attend parent meetings as needed* Must have the ability to teach parent/student/teacher workshops* Must have knowledge of current education laws and regulations* Requires flexibility in working hours* Requires the use of personal vehicle* Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics* Requires a high level of problem solving skills* Requires willingness & ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences & training sessions* Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs* Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills* Requires ability to maintain confidential records and data* Must be able to pass a criminal background check* Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing* Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles