Project Coordinator

Job Profile Summary:

Supports and instructs those served by the department with complex queries, applies specialized knowledge of multiple standards, policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and detailed records.

Job Description:

Works closely and collaboratively with the American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) team to support, organize, and execute project requirements, with a particular focus on the Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA) and its multiple professional development training programs for emerging leaders from Native American communities.

Desired Qualifications:

Understanding of basic project management principles, methods and techniques as applied to a specific project.

Must have demonstrated experience working in online environments, including Google Docs, Dropbox, Asana, Slack, Hootsuite, Canvas, and Zoom. Knowledge of other online learning tools is a plus.

Experience with Canvas Online curriculum platforms and online curriculum delivery.

Experience with Zoom production (modules and running Zoom sessions).

Experience coordinating, processing and assisting with participant recruitment.

Experience coordinating events and fundraisers.

Experience with calendar management.

A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in working on Indian and/or with American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments or communities.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Working Environment:

Regular use of standard office equipment, including but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Coordinates project activities and assists in their execution.

Plans, develops, implements, and manages a project team through complete task definitions and work requirement identification and assignments.

Collaborates with the team to support capacity-building programs by developing, implementing, and coordinating project teams through clear task definitions and work requirement assignments.

Prepares all post-project reports, budget allocations, and summaries/filings to ensure timely distribution of information to all interested parties.

Establishes and continually monitors and manages project expectations with the team.

Prepares and maintains all project status reports and schedules, tracking milestones, deliverables, critical paths, and dependencies. Adjusts expectations as needed based on project progress and outcomes.

Keeps track of all the project pre- and post-assessments; Prepares all post-project reports.

Assists in marketing program options; may create graphics or post to social media.

Prepares scripted communications based on project objectives; Responds to all inquiries from stakeholders and maintains communication with them.

Maintains project application – Canvas- to ensure it is up to date; makes required changes and maintains courses; prepares presentations and uploads to the project application.

Keeps all files organized within Google Suite and Dropbox, including curriculum, correspondence, videos, and readings for courses.

Maintains online learning environment; attends courses and acts as a Zoom producer.

Other duties as assigned.

$55,000 annually