Position Title: Research DEN (Dakota Equipment Nexus) Coordinator - Close March 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Department: Intertribal Research & Resource Center (IRRC)

Reports Directly to: Center Director (IRRC)

Status: Non-exempt; Full-time

Salary: $24.04

Summary of Duties:

• Oversees daily operations of project focused on providing access to UTTC STEM core labs (i.e. the Research DEN) for a broad audience of users in the region.
• Develops and manages a system for scheduling and providing equitable access to various Research DEN users.
• Assists in the development of professional training presentations, print materials, registrations, fliers, posters, and agendas.
• Drafts and updates a manual of standard operating procedures for the Research DEN.
• Coordinates logistics for meetings and conferences and maintains accurate records of attendance.
• Engages community advisory groups to provide direction for the Research DEN.
• Develops sustainable external partnerships with organizations, agencies, and the boarder community, providing consultation to clients interested in accessing Research DEN services.
• Prepares clear and measurable objectives for weekly and monthly tasks to achieve goals and reports out on activities through weekly reports and monthly summaries.
• Conducts general office management duties such as purchasing and travel requests.
• Participates in college-sponsored professional development activities, college wide meetings, and department/staff meetings.
• Participates in college leadership, governance, and operations trainings.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and community clients.
• Complies with college policies, rules, and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Working Conditions:

• General office conditions. Normal working hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch break.
• Rarely may need to work additional hours for special events, meeting/presentations or infrequent travel as needed.

Physical Demands: 

• Regularly be able to remain in a sitting position
• Occasionally move about inside an office, labs, and/or classroom
• Operate a computer and other office/classroom equipment
• Occasionally move, transport, or position up to 25 pounds
• Communicate clearly and effectively

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience working with customers or clients in a professional setting.
• Must be respectful, flexible, and have a high level of customer services skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal team building and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and time management.
• Ability to organize work and be effective under stress in order to meet deadlines.

Knowledge & Skills:

Required Documents:

• UTTC Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
• Valid Driver’s License (must submit a copy)

Opening Date: March 7, 2025

Closing Date: March 21, 2025 10:00 pm

Additional Information: 

United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended.

A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar from employment. This information will only be used for job-related purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Federal laws require that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, UTTC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with UTTC. UTTC will not sponsor work-related visas.

Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed. Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of his/her United States Government Form DD214 or his/her honorable discharge certificate from any branch of the military service if veteran’s preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian or veteran preference in employment.

Application and required documents can be completed and submitted online at https://uttc.edu/careers/, via email to jckillsplenty@uttc.edu, or mail to Human Resources Department, United Tribes Technical College, 3315 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. Applications and Required Documents received after the closing date and time of a job posting will NOT be considered.

Upon selection, the applicant is responsible for obtaining and completing a Transcript Request Form from the last institution attended. The applicant will submit the completed form to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will cover any fees required to obtain official transcripts.