Program Coordinator, Great Lakes Native American Research Center for Health at GREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

64000.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Coordination, Student Recruitment, Collaboration, Event Planning, Data Collection, Social Media Management, Cultural Competence, Technical Skills Training, Recordkeeping, Networking, Community Engagement, Grant Management, Communication, Administrative Support, Research Capacity Building, Travel Coordination

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council is a non-profit organization formed by the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin. We serve all WI tribes by providing administration of grant-funded programs either directly or with sub grants. Programs range from Child and Maternal services to Education to Disability and Elder benefits. Our Mission is: To Enhance the Quality of Life for all Native People. Program Coordinator, Great Lakes Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH) Position Summary The Great Lakes NARCH Program Coordinator will split efforts to support student career enhancement and research capacity building activities of the Great Lakes Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH) program. The Program Coordinator will: actively recruit and encourage the educational and career development of indigenous students in health-related and research careers; serve as a vital link to support and coordinate collaboration between Great Lakes NARCH staff, Tribal Colleges/Universities and other academic partners, students, and Tribal community members/organizations to build infrastructure and research capacity. Daily attendance is a requirement of this position. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: · All duties and responsibilities will require working in close collaboration with the Great Lakes NARCH Program Director, Great Lakes NARCH Co-Investigators and other program leadership to support the on-going development, execution, and partnership building of the Great Lakes NARCH Student Career Enhancement and Capacity Building components as it pertains to Tribes in WI, MN, MI. The Program Coordinator will also work closely with participating Tribes, university systems, state, national and federal agencies/organizations, as necessary, to effectively implement the program objectives. · Perform all necessary tasks to ensure the effectiveness of the Great Lakes NARCH program and support the administrative structure: ? Engage in long range planning, supervising and coordination of activities in various locations throughout the three-state area. Ongoing network building is vital to ensure all opportunities for students are broadly communicated. o Participate in regularly scheduled organization and program staff meetings; schedule, attend and support the Great Lakes NARCH program’s Community & Scientific Advisory Committee bi-annual meetings. o Develop and distribute flyers, application forms, recruitment materials. Maintain accurate recordkeeping, utilize organizational accounting practices to properly route program expenditures. · Coordination, planning and participation in Great Lakes NARCH annual student programs at academic partner locations such as Tribal Colleges/Universities, UW-Madison, Medical College of Wisconsin, (Indigenous Health and Wellness Days, American Indian Science Scholars Program, Native Nations Nursing, Helpers and Healers Summit), including recruitment of presenters for those events as needed. · Maintains the recruitment process and selection criteria for students applying to Great Lakes NARCH Student Career Enhancement programming. Ensures compliance with program requirements and receives approvals as necessary. Maintains a software system to document and track student applications, maintain communication, monitor progress & success, arrange site visits as necessary, and maintain resources for referrals for students who need assistance. · Coordination, planning and participation in research capacity building activities with the Great Lakes region’s Tribal Colleges/Universities. This would include quarterly meetings, in-person and videoconference technical skills and training sessions, purchasing of equipment/supplies for development of each tribal college’s infrastructure project. · Assist in securing lodging; arranging transportation and meals; travel reimbursements and other needs for program meetings not already specified above. · Assist with the program evaluation plan, collection of pertinent data via surveys, development of progress reports, and dissemination of program information at professional venues, as requested or necessary. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: · Managing social media platforms for recruitment and communication purposes and gathering engagement data reports from those platforms. Coordinate, maintain and distribute quarterly program newsletter. · Assures all services are delivered in a culturally appropriate manner. · Participate in various committees both within and external to the organization as deemed necessary and appropriate to the position. · Attend technical conferences, seminars, workshops and other educational events to remain current on technological and informational advances. · Perform other duties as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position. Working Relationships and Scope: Reports directly to the Program Director. Regular contact with Great Lakes NARCH staff, other GLITC Programs & department employees, tribal departments and employees for the purpose of obtaining and providing information. Regular contact with community members, tribal representatives, funding source staff, allied organizations, consortia, vendors, and suppliers. This is a full-time non-exempt position based on skills and experience, with a pay range of $61,000 - $64,000 annually, depending on years of experience, relevant experience and education. This position is in our Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin office. This position is not a remote position. The position includes the following benefits: paid time off (PTO) in the form of annual and personal leave; paid holidays; insurance benefits including health, dental, life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term (STD) and long-term (LTD) disability insurance; health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), and 401(k) retirement plan. Drug and background checks are required before hire. To Apply: See the employment page of our website at www.glitc.org for more information. ***Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council does not respond to phone calls nor email inquiries regarding the status of your application. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc. (GLITC) is an equal opportunity employer that applies Native American Preference as defined in Section 703(i) of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(i).? Consistent with the referenced Native American Preference, it is the policy of GLITC to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications of the job applied for, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. As an equal opportunity employer, GLITC intends to comply fully with all federal and state laws and the information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Disabled applicants may request a needed accommodation from the representative of the Human Resource Department, PO Box 9 Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538, or phone (715) 588-1069 or (800) 472-7207.

Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator will support student career enhancement and research capacity building activities for the Great Lakes NARCH program. This includes recruiting indigenous students, coordinating collaborations, and ensuring effective program implementation.