Position Announcement

[RNLD Admin]

From: "Candace K. Galla" <candaceg at email.arizona.edu>
Date: August 24, 2010 5:31:22 PM CDT
Subject: Position Announcement

Now Hiring

Program Coordinator, Senior for American Indian Language Development
Institute

Position Summary

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.

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!

Duties and Responsibilities:

* 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
needed.
* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of and experience working with Southwest American Indian schools
and communities.
* Proven organizational skills with ability to perform well under demanding
circumstances.
* 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.)

For more information contact: Lupe Romero, 520-621-1068,
romerog at email.arizona.edu

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