Community Program Coordinator, Senior
Location: Economic Policy Institute
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 608325
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/
Special Information
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position requires working evenings and weekends base on events, activities, as well as occasional work travel.
Job Description
Northern Arizona University's Center for American Indian Economic Development (CAIED) seeks an Community Program Coordinator, Senior to provide administrative, outreach, program management and communication/marketing support.
CAIED is housed in The W. A. Franke College of Business at the Economic Policy Institute. CAIED was established in 1985 by the Arizona Legislature to serves as a unique information and resource center for tribal nations and communities. Our mission is to collaborate with tribal communities/nations to achieve self-sufficiency through community, economic, and business development. Programs and services provided are as following: Seven Generation Money Management Game (7G MM), Financial Literacy Programs and Workshops, Entrepreneurship Training, Business Plan Competition, Student Outreach, Tribal Leadership Summit & Conferences, and Training, Technical Assistance, and Consulting Services.
Administrative - 40%
• Performs a variety of administrative support activities for the program manager and CAIED's consultants, such as: assisting with the monitoring and coordination of CAIED projects; researching and compiling information; processing of administrative paperwork and monitoring of project budget expenditures; editing final reports and/or business plans; responding to general inquiries.
• Monitors and prepares program expenditures to ensure that budget allocations are appropriate and are spent in accordance with NAU policies and procedures. This also includes preparing and processing all CAIED travel in accordance with NAU policies and procedures.
• Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and keeps records on grant activities, progress, or other special reports for the program manager and external funding agencies. This includes maintaining proper accounting records of operational and special budgets, typically utilizing the NAU financial accounting system.
Program Management - 20%
• Coordinates CAIED's activities, events, and programs (Seven Generation Money Management-7G MM, Business Plan Competition, Financial Literacy Projects, and Technical Assistance) with other relevant departments on and off-campus.
• Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and keeps records on grant activities, progress, or other special reports for the program manager and external funding agencies. This includes maintaining proper accounting records of operational and special budgets, typically utilizing the NAU financial accounting system.
• Supervises grant activities, monitors progress, and prepares reports, for both the federal and foundation grants.
Outreach - 20%
• Assists with the development of programs to meet the needs of the 22 federally recognized American Indian tribes in Arizona. This includes developing program work plans, overseeing daily operations and coordinating CAIED trainings, workshops and presentations.
Communication and Marketing - 15%
• Recruits program participants, members and volunteers utilizing appropriate promotional or marketing methods, such as letters, brochures or presentations at meetings or conferences. This includes writing communications and promotional literature for distribution such as brochures and flyers; coordinating development, printing and distribution of materials; updating the CAIED webpage and social media platforms with new information.
Other - 5%
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Applied Indigenous Studies or related field.
• Three years of administrative/coordinator program experience with federally recognized American Indian tribes or relevant experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Minimum Qualifications
• Six years of progressively responsible administrative coordinative program experience with federally recognized American Indian tribes.
• Experience working with rural and Tribal Nations.
• Experience working with faculty, staff and students.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
• Knowledge of federally recognized American Indian tribes/nations and basic tribal governance.
• Knowledge of budgeting and basic accounting principles.
• Knowledge of organizational practices and principles
• Program coordination and execution
Skills
• Skill in organizing and coordinating activities, programs, and events and establish priorities.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Suite and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, Webinar, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills for effective delivery of programs, training, workshop, etc.
• Program organization and implementation.
Abilities
• Ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written.
• Works independently and in team environment.
Background Information
This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Salary range begins at $51,085. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits
This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline
April 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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