Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from University of Arizona
Job overview
The Tribal Engagement Manager (Part-Time) at University of Arizona leads the Tribal Extension Program to enhance outreach and collaboration with Tribal communities across Arizona and the Southwest, ensuring their extension programming needs are met.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing a team across seven Tribal Extension programs, fostering relationships with Tribal entities, coordinating with national and local partners, disseminating resources, and seeking grant opportunities to support tribal extension efforts.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $99,901 to $129,871 at full-time equivalency, is part-time (16 hours/week), exempt, and does not include benefits. Compensation growth opportunities exist within the university's career architecture.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 7 years related work experience including 3 years managerial experience; preferred qualifications include a master's degree, extensive experience managing USDA Tribal Extension programs, grant management, and strong relationships with regional Tribes and USDA agencies.
Career development
The University of Arizona provides compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture and supports professional development through its outreach and community engagement job family.
Work environment and culture
The University of Arizona is recognized for innovative work-life programs and emphasizes cultural knowledge and collaboration with Tribal communities in a supportive academic environment.
Company information
The University of Arizona is a major public research university known for its outreach and community engagement programs, including Tribal Extension programs serving Arizona Indian Reservations.
Team overview
The candidate will manage a ten-person team across seven Tribal Extension programs on five Arizona Indian Reservations, working closely with Cooperative Extension administration and Tribal partners.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Arizona with responsibilities spanning multiple Indian Reservations in the Southwest; it is part-time with a fiscal work calendar.
Application process
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; the position is open until filled with a target hire date of August 4, 2025; contact is Jennifer Gardner Smith at jmgardne@arizona.edu.
Unique job features
This role uniquely integrates cultural expertise with program management and grant development to support Tribal communities, involving collaboration with multiple federal and tribal organizations and attendance at national meetings relevant to Tribal extension.
Company overview
The University of Arizona is a public research university located in Tucson, Arizona. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across various fields such as science, engineering, business, and the arts. The university generates revenue through tuition fees, research grants, public funding, and partnerships with private industry. Established in 1885, it is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, housing renowned research facilities like the BIO5 Institute and the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. The university is also recognized for its contributions to space exploration and environmental sustainability.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience managing multi-tribal extension programs, showcasing your ability to lead diverse teams and foster relationships with Tribal entities across the Southwest, as highlighted in the job description.
Highlight your expertise in cultural knowledge, collaboration with Tribal leadership, and success in establishing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Tribal organizations to demonstrate alignment with the University of Arizona’s Tribal engagement goals.
Apply through multiple platforms including the University of Arizona’s official careers page, LinkedIn, and other academic or outreach job boards to maximize your application visibility for the Tribal Engagement Manager role.
Connect on LinkedIn with Cooperative Extension staff, Tribal program leaders, and University senior leadership involved in Tribal outreach; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Tribal extension initiatives or asking about upcoming Tribal engagement events to build rapport.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Tribal Extension Program,' 'Memorandum of Understanding,' 'USDA Federally Recognized Tribal Extension,' 'grant management,' and 'community engagement' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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