Fwd: Position Announcement

[Candace K. Galla]

>  Now Hiring
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> Program Coordinator, Senior for American Indian Language Development
> Institute
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> *Position Summary*
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> The University of Arizona, Department of Teaching, Learning and
> Sociocultural Studies, seeks a full-time Program Coordinator, Senior for the
> American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI). The AILDI is a
> four-week residential summer teacher preparation program in American Indian
> linguistics, curriculum development, language revitalization, maintenance
> and documentation with significant outreach and recruitment/retention
> functions throughout the academic year.
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> Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance;
> paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for
> the employee and qualified family members; state retirement; and more!
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> *Duties and Responsibilities:*
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> * Coordinate and administer the American Indian Language Development
> Institute (AILDI), including fiscal responsibility (preparation and control
> of program budget) and decision-making based on programmatic goals and
> fiscal considerations.
> * Supervise, monitor, and provide technical advice and support to
> subordinate staff.
> * Write proposal to fund program activities, as needed.
> * Prepare, design, and edit promotional literature and other informational
> documents on the program.
> * Recruit for the Institute, College of Education, and Native American
> programs.
> * Write proposals to university, state, federal and private funding
> agencies on a regular basis to support Institute activities.
> * Provide other service and outreach, as needed, including recruitment,
> retention, and Indian education committee work.
> * Prepare periodic reports, financial statements, records, and evaluations
> of program effectiveness.
> * Facilitate and assist in curriculum development for the Institute
> coursework.
> * Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings, and conferences impacting
> state, local, and national/international constituencies.
> * Interact regularly with students, faculty, staff, and outside/community
> agencies and tribes to facilitate program objectives.
> * Develop and implement new program goals, objectives, and activities, as
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> * Conduct periodic needs assessments with tribal communities and schools to
> determine appropriate Institute response.
> * Develop and maintain management systems and work plans for the program;
> coordinate through appropriate staff.
> * Review participant applications for selection for AILDI scholarships.
> * Write and distribute annual Institute reports to appropriate faculty and
> staff.
> * Participate in professional development activities, as appropriate.
> * Coordinate the development and implementation of appropriate Institute
> policies and procedures.
> * Maintain and update AILDI website.
> * Perform other duties as assigned.
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> *Preferred Qualifications:*
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> * Knowledge of and experience working with Southwest American Indian
> schools and communities.
> * Proven organizational skills with ability to perform well under demanding
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> * Experience in education (preferably American Indian education) program
> administration.
> * Grant and contract writing experience.
> * Public speaking and presentation skills.
> * Proficient with IBM-compatible computers and software (Microsoft Windows,
> Word Perfect, MS Office software, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel.)
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> For more information contact: Lupe Romero, 520-621-1068,
> romerog at email.arizona.edu
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