The Director advances the RCCNA's role as a leader in contemporary Native arts, cultures, and research; champions Indigenous Research Methodologies; strengthens relationships among IAIA, Native artists, scholars, researchers, Tribal Nations, and communities; and ensures RCCNA programs and priorities support the mission and strategic goals of IAIA. Provide leadership for RCCNA programs and areas, including the IAIA Archives, Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) Program, Research Fellowship Program, and Journey Home Internship and Apprenticeship Program, in collaboration with RCCNA staff, Academic Affairs, and the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA).