Northwest Regional Native American Language Resource Center Project Manager

The Project Manager provides day-to-day oversight, communications, and coordination of the Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) project.

The Project Manager will work to support NILI NALRC goals that include: supporting the use of AN/NA languages in educational systems; building teaching expertise and supporting the recruitment/retention of language teachers; providing technical assistance; developing an online resource hub.

The position will coordinate and manage the project, develop work plans, and develop and maintain project tracking documents, and ensure the team is making progress in completing objectives. They will contribute to project activities, assist the PI and Co-PI team in implementing the project, and be available to participants, committee members and personnel.

The position works closely with UO entities including SGSL, Yamada Language Center, Continuing and Professional Education, Native Strategies, Conferences and Catering, CAS grants, and others. They work closely with project participants external to UO including state and local educational agencies, Tribal Nations, project steering committee members and educational agency advisory committee members, and individuals accessing trainings and resources as well as others to ensure the successful implementation of the project.

The position works in collaboration with the PI/co-PI team. The position can make administrative decisions on behalf of the NALRC in consultation of the PI team. This position is funding contingent on a five (5) year award and reports to the Principal Investigator (PI) of the grant. The position supervises student workers and assists in the contracting process.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of program/project coordination experience in an education or government setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Indigenous education, language revitalization, linguistics, Native American or Indigenous Studies, or equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education.

Professional Competencies

• Strong understanding of Native / Indigenous peoples' needs and experiences including having cultural and language knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds, fostering inclusivity.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adept at social media and communication tools.
• Ability to provide leadership in a complex project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in new program development, coordination, strategic planning, and procedure development.
• Advanced degree in a field related to Indigenous education, language revitalization, linguistics, Native American or Indigenous Studies.
• Supervisory experience, especially supervising student workers.
• Two years of experience in Native American/Alaska Native education, working with Native American communities and Tribal Nations, and/or working as an Indigenous language teacher.

Salary: $65,000 - $68,000 annually