Program Coordinator, Enji-maawnjiding Project - School of Interdisciplinary Studies (Part-Time, Temporary, Grant Funded)
Grand Valley State University
Operations
Allendale Charter Twp, MI, USA
USD 24-24 / hour
Posted on Apr 12, 2025
Program Coordinator for the Enji-maawnjiding Project, to support traditional knowledge keepers in sharing the experiences of Anishinaabe communities in Michigan. This position is for 10 hours per week, running April 2025-April 2026.
Salary: This is an hourly position and will paid $24.00 per hour. This position is grant funded.
Salary: This is an hourly position and will paid $24.00 per hour. This position is grant funded.
The Enji-maawnjiding (place of gathering) Project is a collaborative project between the Division of People, Equity, and Culture, Division of Academic Affairs (including the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University Libraries, and the PEW Faculty Teaching and Learning Center), and the Native American Advisory Council funded by the Native American Heritage Fund, to support a Two-Eyed Seeing instructional approach to a small number of undergraduate classrooms. As part of this project, students will benefit from classes taught by both GVSU faculty and Indigenous/Traditional Knowledge Keepers (ITKKs) to support increased awareness and respect of Anishinaabe histories, sovereign rights, and current experiences of Anishinaabe communities in Michigan.
The Program Coordinator will facilitate the overall goals of the project by working with GVSU faculty and staff, Indigenous/Traditional Knowledge Keepers, and communicate ongoing work to stakeholders both within GVSU and external to the University. This is a temporary, grant-funded position reporting to the Enji-maawnjiding Project PIs (leadership team).
Job Duties
Assist in:
Developing initial drafts of project updates, including marketing materials, and community project updates
Developing, Planning, and Implementing August 2025 Workshop with ITKKs and GVSU faculty for Two-Eyed Seeing co-teaching pedagogy
Locating and preliminarily reviewing potential curricular resources pursuant to the project
Support for ITKKs and GVSU collaborators
Coordinating communications between stakeholders in the project
Attending program meetings, taking minutes, and providing these minutes to the PIs
Provide weekly status updates to PIs on work processes
Additional duties as assigned by PIs needed to support project goals
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED
Demonstrated experience of work with Michigan Indigenous communities
Communications and/or marketing experience
Excellent interpersonal and written communication
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience with educational and/or cultural programming
How to Apply: Attach your cover letter, resume, a personal statement that demonstrates connections to overall project goals. Contact information (including phone and email) for three references, at least one of whom is from a member of a Michigan Indigenous community. Applications missing required documents will not be considered. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact department contact Dawn Rutecki ruteckda@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
There is the possibility of some hybrid work, with at least some time in person required, and potential flexibility in schedule as determined by project needs.
Application Deadline: Application review begins Monday April 21, 2025 and this posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
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