Position Title: TCUP Hub Assistant Project Director - Closes July 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Department: Intertribal Research & Resource Center (IRRC)
Reports Directly to: IRRC Director
Status: Non-exempt; Full-time
Salary: $24.00
Summary of Duties:
The Assistant Project Director will work closely with the PI and the Leadership Team of the TCUP (Tribal Colleges and Universities Program) Hub to successfully implement key aspects of the project. Primary responsibilities will include planning and conducting events, such as the Leaders’ Forums, professional development workshops, and topical interest groups. This position will take a leading role for initiatives designated by the PI/PD and the Leadership Team, including in communications and social media.
• Facilitate the activities the members of the Leadership Team, the External Advisory/Steering Committee members, and consultants, with various UTTC personnel and departments.
• Assist the PI/PD with the planning and hosting of events sponsored by the TCUP Hub. This includes the selection of venues and services, inviting participants, maintaining participant lists, and conducting participant evaluations.
• Provide outreach and other support to the TCUP community, including helping to coordinate the Rapid Response and the Topical Interest Group components of the project.
• Support the activities of the Hawai‘I Mini-Hub, including the compliance with UTTC policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with the TCUP-eligible faculty, institutions, and students on initiatives such as the NSF Fellows, Visiting Faculty/Researchers, Research Symposiums, and Shared Course initiatives under the direction of the PI/PD and the Leadership Team.
• Develop and maintain a social media presence for the TCUP Hub consistent with the vision set by the Leadership Team and the administration of UTTC. This will include collaborating with the UTTC College Relations department and the website team.
• Work closely with the Project Coordinator and the PI/PD to maintain proper records and to ensure that project is compliant with all applicable UTTC and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Working Conditions:
• General office conditions. Normal working hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm with one-hour lunch.
• 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 stationary position
• Occasionally move about inside an office and/or classroom
• Operate a computer and other office/classroom equipment
• Occasionally move, transport, or position up to 25 pounds
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• One (1) year of experience working in a professional environment with similar duties.
• Must be respectful, flexible, have a high level of customer services skills and strong work ethic.
Knowledge & Skills:
Required Documents:
- UTTC Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
- Valid Driver’s License (must submit a copy)
Opening Date: July 11,2025
Closing Date: July 25, 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.
