Job Description

Chugachmiut is an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with Federal civil rights law and Chugachmiut policies, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, and political beliefs. However, as a tribal organization, Chugachmiut applies Native Preference under P.L. 93-638. Certification must be attached to application for preference consideration.

E-Verify:
Chugachmiut participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States once a candidate is hired. If E-Verify cannot confirm authorization to work, written instructions will be provided and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration for resolution.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed \xe2\x80\x9cat will\xe2\x80\x9d.

Chugachmiut has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

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STEP Program Manager (Any Regional Community)

Job Code: 11-23-18-004
Location: Any Regional Community
Salary: DOE
Opening Date: 11/27/2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:

Location Base: One position to be based in one the following: Anchorage, Chenega, Cordova, Homer, Kenai, Nanwalek, Port Graham, Seward or Tatitlek, or Valdez, AK.

Chugachmiut will use the FY2023 grant to build the capacity of its Tribal Education Agency in four ways: supporting staff capacity within the Tribal Education Department (TEA), performing a community needs and asset mapping survey, assembling educators and stakeholders at a tribal education summit and offering Local Education Agencies (LEAs) training and teaching tools for Sugpiaq language, history, and culture. A significant task of the TEA will be to promote coordination and collaboration with local school districts and other community organizations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate all activities to be carried out under the project.
• Provide the Project Director with monthly narrative and quarterly program activity reports to ensure the project meets its stated goals and objectives.
• Maintain positive communications with each of the region\'s four school districts.
• Coordinate, plan, and assist in developing two educational surveys as required by the grant project.
• Assist in developing the Chugachmiut Heritage resource guide relevant to the region\'s indigenous communities\' history, language, and culture to share with both LEAs and homes.
• Extensive travel throughout the Chugach region is required to establish relationships with local school districts, educators, education-focused non-profits, and other officials.
• Contract a survey specialist to conduct two community surveys to help inform the Education Department\'s strategy for program development.
• Host an education summit for educators, administrators, and stakeholders and convene a Tribal Education Council.
• Enhance access and awareness around culturally informed curriculum tools offered by Chugachmiut; create a resource guide of existing programs that can be leveraged to benefit the region\'s educational needs better.
• Generate a 2-year strategic plan for the Chugachmiut Tribal Education Department based on timely, relevant data and information gathered during this two-year performance period.
• Demonstrate a sound work ethic, be flexible, and show dedication to the position.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
• Must be able to travel to all seven tribal communities, as required in making two trips to each community over the first year.
• Assist with establishing cross-agency partnerships and researching internal Chugachmiut opportunities for program collaboration as part of the new Tribal Education Agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education Requirements:

• A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in education or a related field is required, with relevant education and 3-5 years experience.
• Preferred:Knowledge of the Sugpiaq/Alutiiq culture and language.
• Previous administrative experience, including program, & staff supervision, and development, and fiscal management, is required.
• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Hours of Work:
This is a part-time position that works 18.75 hours per week. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits: for this part-time position include health insurance, prescription drug, and retirement. Chugachmiut offers a 401(a) Pension Plan of 8% and a 403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity with Roth contributions available.

Notice to Applicants:

All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630.

Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut\'s policy.

Information will be reviewed to determine:

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

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