Northern California Indian Development Council is hiring for a Regional Education Manager to oversee the Indian Education program at our DNIEC office in Crescent City. See the job description below for more details. If you are interested in this position, please visit NCIDC.org to fill out the application and submit your resume.
JOB TITLE: Regional Education Manager
JOB LOCATION: Crescent City, CA
SUPERVISOR: Chief Executive Officer
SUPERVISES: Education Staff
FLSA Status: Exempt
COMPENSATION: $70,000-80,000 per year
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Regional Education Manager will be
responsible for facilitating the coordination of the K-12 partners including Del Norte Unified
School District, True North Organizing Network, Yurok Tribe Education in developing data
sharing agreements, aligning referral services, and collaboration in meetings, events and services
and recruit other partners in Tribal services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintains cooperative working relationship with the Promise Neighborhood Project
Components in coordination with the Project Steering Committee and the Promise Neighborhood
Director.
2. Acts as liaison to various Tribal Education Departments, Promise Neighborhood K-12 team
meetings, Tribal Health and Human Services, public schools and other partners and community
support programs.
3. Acts as an advocate in Del Norte County in conjunction with the Indian Education Center
Coordinators and Indigenous Education Advocate (IEA), to obtain needed resources in the
community.
4. Directs the Indian Education Center Coordinators to ensure compliance with applicable
regulations, standards, timelines, and contractual obligations for the funding sources.
5. Drafts, types, organizes, and maintains files of correspondence, forms, reports, and other
materials relating to education activities and outcomes of the program.
6. Develops an annual calendar of program milestones and activities.
7. In cooperation with the other staff and community partners, assists with staffing plans and
staff development.
8. Provides reports and documentation pertinent to the ongoing development of the program.
11. Assist in providing American Indian cultural appropriate K-12 curriculum and teacher
training to support the implementation of the curriculum.
12. Seeks out innovative approaches by coordinating with other tribal programs and community
partners, staff, and programs.
13. Assists in the planning and implementation of the community events and parent education
opportunities.
14. Attends community meetings, organizing events, and committee meetings and other pertinent
meetings dealing with educational issues that affect the early learning community
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to read and understand correspondence, governmental regulations, higher education
and trade school catalogues/directories.
2. Ability to write routine reports business correspondence, compose memorandums, etc.
Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
3. Ability to present information and respond to questions from clients, tribal members, parents,
school personnel and general public.
4. Must have well developed writing skills and be willing to prepare grant applications for
supplemental funding for program activities.
5. Must have a practical understanding of American Indian families and ability to work with
Parents, Students, and School Personnel including Superintendents, Principals, Teachers and
Board Members.
6. Must have well-developed organizational skills and ability to carry tasks through to
completion.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Business Administration, or
other related fields.
At least 2-3 years of office management, administrative, or assistant experience
CA Driver’s License and ability to travel on a regular basis, including overnight travel
Experience planning and implementing community meetings, trainings, and
other events, including developing a timeline and materials and following up
with participants
Experience submitting clear and detailed reports in a timely manner
Skilled in time management and able to stay on top of multiple deadlines
High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to NCIDC’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment
screening.
2. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California license. Must be
insurable on the agency’s insurance policy.
3. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence,
and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively present information
in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the
organization.
MATH ABILITY: Basic math skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate and figure
amounts such as discounts and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several
concrete variables in standard situations.
EQUIPMENT/COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should
have knowledge of word processing software and spreadsheet software. Basic internet usage.
Ability to use a MacOS computer is preferred but not required.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: California Driver’s License, clean DMV record. Valid
vehicle insurance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to stand, walk, sit, use hands finger, handle or feel. Be able to reach with hands and arms
and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Native American Hiring Preference will be given to qualified American Indians per Policy
Statement 915.027 on Indian Preference under Title VII.