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Lead Outreach Coordinator, Native American Language Center (COE)
Posting Number
req26752
Department
Teachg Learning Sociocult Stds
Department Website Link
https://education.arizona.edu/
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona's College of Education invites you to apply to the role of Lead Outreach Coordinator, Native American Language Center.
The American Indian Language Development Institute's (AILDI) West Regional Native American Language Center (WRNALRC) is housed in the College of Education at the University of Arizona. The Center's purpose is to: (1) provide support and advocacy for the presence of Native American languages in local, state and regional educational systems; (2) provide training and technical assistance in implementing evidence-based pedagogical strategies, assessments, qualifications and processes for Native American language medium instruction; (3) provide technical assistance to Native American Language Programs seeking other Federal resources; and (4) provide consultation and support in implementing and sustaining effective curriculum and other language work of tribal language programs in the regional service areas of Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah and at tribal college institutions in Arizona: Tohono O'odham Community College, San Carlos Apache College, and Diné College. The Center is in Year 4 of the 5-year grant period.
The person in this position will be the primary support staff for the Language Center, the director of the Language Center, and will oversee the post-award activities of grant programming. The position will coordinate communication and facilitate collaboration among the Center Project Team, including the Director, Grant PI, MAP, Advisory Board, Graduate Assistant, and Independent Contractors and key internal and external partners. These partners include the WRNALRC Advisory Board, Office of Indian Education federal funding source, UA/COE fiscal management, AILDI, Tribal college partners, and tribal community programs.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee CenterProgram/Project implementation.
• Lead and develop planning and evaluation meetings withdirector and Project Team.
• Coordinate workshops to respond to tribal language programneeds.
• Develop promotion, marketing and recruitment materials perresources for Center workshop schedule.
• Coordinate guest speaker series, film and conferenceevents to augment Center workshop schedule.
• Coordinate logistics related to travel and housing optionsfor workshop facilitators, guest speakers, conference presenters.
• Act as Center liaison for Native community(communication/logistics planning).
• Facilitate communication and consultation with Nativecommunity to develop workshop content, schedule, materials, and evaluation.
• Communicate and document center activities including budget management(tracking expenditures and working with the fiscal officer).
• Coordinate with the COE business office to schedule andpay workshop facilitators and guest speakers.
• Coordinate supplies & equipment purchases and planningcenter staff travel.
• Compile Center activity evaluations and reports andmonitor participant/student and other databases.
• Ensure adherence to federal and university policy guidelines.
• Prepare, review, and submit accurate financial and progress reports, including federal Annual Performance Reports (APR) and process required documentation for partner payments.
• Liaison between the Center and the federal Office of Indian Education (OIE), University of Arizona (UA) College of Education (COE) grants management, AILDI, and tribal college partner institutions and communities.
• Collaborate with and participate in regular meetings of the All Centers, AILDI, and WRNALRC Advisory Board meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of reimbursement processes, university budget processes, contracting workers.
• Skill in documenting all facets of grant activities for the purpose of preparing the Annual Report.
• Ability to apply knowledge of reimbursement, budgeting, contracting, and grant requirements to ensure compliance with university and federal Office of Indian Education (OIE) grant guidelines.
• Skills in strong writing, budgeting, organization, and proficiency in grant management software.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work in grant administration, project management, or non-profit/public sector operations.
• Experience with management software to organize and track projects and tasks as well as utilize online graphic design tools (e.g. Canva) to create social media posts, presentations, posters, call for applicants for the Center's workshop, advisory board and symposium.
• Experience with government grants, including federal Office of Indian Education (OIE) grants.

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$53,039 - $66,299
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
7
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
PC3
Job Family
Outreach Education
Job Function
Outreach & Community Engage
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Joleen Goddard
jgoddard@arizona.edu
Open Date
8/10/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.