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| Contentid | 11648 |
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| Content Type | 1 |
| Title | Job: 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). |
| Source | ILAT |
| Inputdate | 2010-08-30 10:32:04 |
| Lastmodifieddate | 2010-08-30 10:32:04 |
| Expdate | 2011-08-30 00:00:00 |
| Publishdate | 2010-09-06 00:00:00 |
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