View Content #11648

Contentid11648
Content Type1
TitleJob: Program Coordinator, Senior for American Indian Language Development Institute
Body
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@email.arizona.edu

Galla, C. [ILAT] Fwd: Position Announcement. Indigenous Language and Technology listserv (ILAT@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU, 24 Aug 2010).
SourceILAT
Inputdate2010-08-30 10:32:04
Lastmodifieddate2010-08-30 10:32:04
Expdate2011-08-30 00:00:00
Publishdate2010-09-06 00:00:00
DisplaydateNot set
Active1
Emailed1
Isarchived1