Overview
Position: Temporary Assistant Director – Tribal Governance Concentration and Tacoma Cohort, Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Working Title: Assistant Director, MPA
Organization: The Evergreen State College, MPA program
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide support for: the administration and implementation of the Master in Public Administration (MPA) Tribal Governance (TG) concentration’s and Tacoma cohort’s programmatic needs; current and potential MPA-TG and Tacoma students; external relations for the concentration; and the administration and governance of the MPA program.
About the College
The Evergreen State College is a progressive, public liberal arts and sciences college located in Olympia, Washington. Since opening its doors in 1971, Evergreen has established a national reputation for leadership in developing innovative interdisciplinary, collaborative and team-taught academic programs. The college values a student-centered learning environment, a link between theory and practice, and a multicultural community of diverse faculty, students and staff working together. For more information about Evergreen, please visit our website: http://www.evergreen.edu
Nature and Scope
This position is distinct in its relationship to American Indian communities. This position interacts with Native communities on a regular and sustained basis requiring the development of relationships, both personal and professional; the establishment of trust and reliability; and service to Indian communities. A deep understanding of Indian Country, cultures, and ways of being are critical to this position.
The Assistant Director reports to the MPA program Director and works as a team with the Assistant Director, MPA (AD MPA), other graduate program staff, and MPA faculty.
Position Purpose and Special Note
This position is a temporary, full-time, overtime eligible position located on the Olympia and Tacoma campus of The Evergreen State College; this position requires the ability to work on the Evergreen Olympia and Tacoma campuses; travel will be required and an occasional telework option may be available (case-specific). The planned duration of this temporary position is through September 15th, 2026 (possibility of extension depending on funding).
Essential Functions
· Actively recruit students into the tribal governance concentration area of the MPA program including communicate with and counsel prospective and newly admitted Native American students; attend events; visit tribal colleges; meet with prospective students on regional reservations; work with other Indian Education programs on campus; and other related duties.
· Develop and maintain communication and relationships with Tacoma organizations, government agencies and relevant colleges and universities.
· Develop and maintain prospective student contacts and database.
· Manage student events in collaboration with MPA staff and faculty.
· Track the status of students from admission to graduation; provide support and assistance as needed in areas such as admission requirements, internships, incompletes, leaves of absence, and eligibility for graduation.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
· Ability to develop and maintain relationships with culturally diverse communities particularly American Indian, Alaskan Native, and/or Native Hawaiian communities.
· Skill in and ability to provide academic counseling including advising and tracking progress of students.
· Ability to use Microsoft 365, student information system (Banner), customer relationship management systems (CRMs), etc.; ability and willingness to learn new technology as needed.
· Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
· Timely and effective project management skills, including the ability to respond to Program phone and email inquiries within two business days 95% of the time.
Desired Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree.
· One year of experience in public or nonprofit administration, educational administration student services program administration, or related field.
· Experience working with culturally diverse communities, representatives, and individuals, particularly American Indian, Alaskan Native, and/or Native Hawaiian communities.
· Experience in administering programs in higher education and developing higher education admission and recruitment programs.
Salary and Benefits: $5182 – $5753 per month of full-time work + excellent benefits including paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance package.
Conditions of Employment
· Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work.
· Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.
· Must be able to travel, work occasional evenings and/or weekends, assist with program events outside of normal business hours, and move boxes of recruitment or printed materials.
Closes: Monday, September 29th, 2025.
Application Process: Send a cover letter and resume to Meghan Doughty at doughtym@evergreen.edu by September 29th, 2025. The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages and describe how you meet the
desirable qualifications and knowledge, skills and abilities. Use of generative AI will cause a candidate to be disqualified from consideration.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at https://www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371. EOE/ADA.