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Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

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$100,830

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  • NAU LSAMP Site Coordinator, Senior
    Northern Arizona University    Flagstaff, AZ 86011
     Posted 9 days    

    NAU LSAMP Site Coordinator, Senior

    Location: Vice Provost - Undergrd Studie

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

    Job ID: 608185

    Full/Part Time: Full-Time

    Workplace Culture

    NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

    https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

    Special Information

    • This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
    • This position is posted as NAU LSAMP Site Coordinator, Senior, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Academic Program Coord, Senior.
    • This position is open to current regular, benefit-eligible NAU employees ONLY. (Temporary employees, student workers, variable-hour benefit-eligible employees, and other non-regular employees are not eligible to apply).
    • This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.

    Job Description

    This position will serve as the NAU site coordinator for the NSF-funded Southern Nevada/Northern Arizona - Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (SNNA-LSAMP). The overarching objective of the SNNA-LSAMP is to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM fields. Responsibilities of the site coordinator include organizing and implementing outreach activities, orchestrating the delivery of Discord-based tutoring, coordinating activities related to undergraduate research and ensuring all LSAMP UG researchers produce a poster, managing the Post-Baccalaureate Transition Success Program (PBTSP), recruiting and supervising near-peer mentors for Transfer Transition Success Program (TTSP), Connecting TTSP, PBTSP, and other STEM URM undergraduates with opportunities such as job shadowing and internships, providing at least two articles per quarter for the SNNA-LSAMP Newsletter, and proving new content for the SNNA-LSAMP website at least twice each year. Responsibilities also include collecting data and maintaining records associated with the implementation of SNNA-LSAMP activities, and assisting with the collection of data needed for performance reporting and evaluation purposes. The position will supervise undergraduate students who serve as near-peer mentors and Discord tutors.

    Program Coordination - 50%

    • Coordinates with LSAMP Alliance partners on a weekly basis to provide updates on how programs are progressing towards goals.
    • Coordinates with relevant colleges (e.g., CEFNS and SCE) and offices (e.g., OURCA, IMQ, CNAIF) to organize outreach campaigns, advertise relative.
    • Coordinates with non-IHE affiliate partners for campus presentations, panels, and lab/facility tours.
    • Coordinates weekly meetings with LSAMP affiliates at UNLV, CSN, and CCC.
    • Coordinates bi-weekly meetings with NAU LSAMP Site Director to provide high level program updates.
    • Coordinates annual LSAMP Alliance conference (held at NAU in Spring 2025 and 2027) including coordinating student travel to attend LSAMP Alliance conference in Las Vegas.
    • Serves as main point of contact for program participation.
    • Sending program update emails to affiliate partners and partner institutions.

    Advertising/Student Recruitment - 25%

    • Outreach emails, phone calls, and classroom presentations.
    • Preparation of materials (e.g., flyers and social media posts).
    • Managing LSAMP Discord Server.
    • Screen applicants for eligibility for LSAMP programs.
    • Admit students into LSAMP programs.
    • Meet with students individually as part of the Post-baccalaureate transition to success program to help discern long-term academic goals.

    Hiring/Training/Supervising Discord Tutors and Peer Mentors - 10%

    • Works with Academic Success Center to recruit and train tutors.
    • Sets tutor schedules on a per semester basis.
    • Approves hours.
    • Meet with tutors bi-weekly in groups to understand any challenges or trends.
    • Meet with peer mentors as a group or individually as needed to understand any challenges and provide ongoing support and input about peer mentorship progress.

    Data Collection and Reporting - 10%

    • Maintaining records of students accessing LSAMP resources and funding.
    • Maintaining records of program performance.
    • Coordinate with external LSAMP evaluators.
    • Twice annual data reporting to LSAMP Alliance lead institution.

    Other - 5%

    • Other duties as necessary to support LSAMP Program objectives.

    Work Environment

    • Working indoors in an office environment. Occasional travel necessary to support program events as well as occasional weekend and evening time needed to support program events.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • This position requires a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
    • 3-5 years of relevant experience.
    • Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Master's Degree.
    • Strong familiarity with best practices in student recruitment, advising, and retention of underrepresented students in STEM fields.
    • Strong time management and organizational skills; supervisory skills, especially with undergraduate student workers; ability to produce well-written content for newsletters and website.
    • Ability to effectively prioritize completion of tasks.
    • Experience with Discord, Instagram, and LinkedIn platforms.
    • Familiarity with using social media to promote programming and recruit students into programs.
    • Experience using OnBase, Salesforce, and Enterprise Reporting.
    • At least 2 years of experience working with diverse students in Higher Education, and 1 year of supervisory experience working in Higher Education, or equivalent
    • In addition, the position requires the ability to use Microsoft Office productivity software and Google G-suite applications proficiently.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    Knowledge

    • Advanced knowledge of rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to program area.
    • Advanced knowledge of budgeting and account reconciliation principles.
    • Advanced knowledge of organizational practices and principles.

    Skills

    • Program coordination and execution.
    • Coordination of activities, evaluating data, and establishing priorities.
    • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

    Abilities

    • Works independently.
    • Exercises good judgement and professionalism.
    • Communicates effectively.
    • Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

    Background Information

    This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

    Salary

    Anticipated salary range is $51,085 - $63,856. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

    FLSA Status

    This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

    Benefits

    This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Benefits/. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees arehttps://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

    Learning and Development

    Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

    Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

    NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

    Application Deadline

    December 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

    If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

    https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

    NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

    To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5857905

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  • Development Coordinator Banner Health Foundation
    Banner Health    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 15 days    

    **Primary City/State:**

    Phoenix, Arizona

    **Department Name:**

    BHF Operations-Found

    **Work Shift:**

    Day

    **Job Category:**

    Foundation

    At Banner Health, we believe in a shared responsibility to improve the health and well-being of our community.

    Our nonprofit mission to make health care easier so life can be better is made possible by the unwavering support and commitment of our employees, physician partners, thousands of volunteers and many cherished donors who so generously give of their time, talent and treasure.

    Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and Banner Health exists to provide health care services to the communities we serve, rather than generate profits. That means that every dollar we earn is reinvested into:

    + New hospital beds

    + New or expanding patient care services

    + New physician services

    + New technologies

    + Maintaining existing equipment and facilities

    + Paying employees’ salaries

    As a **Development Coordinator** you will help support our Communications, Special Events and Annual Giving teams.

    This position plans, coordinates and assists with designated development activities along with providing administrative and operational support to the fundraising team. Additionally, this position will interface with community donors, sponsors and senior facility management team members.

    **Location** : This is a remote hybrid role, 1 day a week in office (additional days required in office during event season) 2901 N Central Ave #160, Phoenix, AZ 85012

    **Hours** : Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM

    Banner Health Foundation fosters a spirit of giving by making health care solutions a reality. Caring for the future of Arizona since 1978, Banner Health Foundation is supported by the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations and thousands of active volunteers. These charitable contributions are invested locally in Banner Health's nonprofit facilities and programs to advance the health and wellness of our community. Our Board of Directors oversees the Foundation's outreach efforts and provides counsel on management and strategic issues.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position plans, coordinates and assists with designated development activities along with providing administrative and operational support to the fundraising team. Additionally, this position will interface with community donors, sponsors and senior facility management team members.

    CORE FUNCTIONS

    1. Supports major gift officers and other development staff by coordinating development activities, appointments, special events, meetings and other engagements.

    2. Prepares correspondence and reports as needed. This may include taking and transcribing dictation involving general business and healthcare vocabulary and a limited range of specialized terminology. This also includes distributing various reports, including department project updates, in a timely and accurate manner.

    3. Serves as a resource to customer inquiries, both via phone and in person, directs to appropriate parties. Provides detailed information to the customer, requiring detailed knowledge of department’s area of responsibility and general knowledge of company policies, practices, and operations.

    4. Manages leadership’s and/or department’s calendar, including coordination of meetings and appointments. May develop marketing materials and prepare summary data of attendance. May reconcile related invoices and expenses and arrange travel and hotel accommodations as necessary.

    5. Coordinates and implements marketing strategies for each event to reach attendance and financial goals, as needed or directed.

    6. This position has frequent interaction with, but is not limited to, employees, physicians, patients, visitors, community agencies, vendors, etc. This includes interaction with high-level community and business leaders on a regular basis at special events, individual meetings, as well as committee and board meetings. Position problem solves and makes decisions independently as needed for event planning and mission completion.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Must possess a knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and administration as typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree.

    Must possess three years of experience in an administrative, fundraising, sales, marketing or nonprofit coordination/management role.

    Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with departmental personnel and interact with the members of the community. Must have a working knowledge of personal software packages to perform the administrative functions described above. Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Two years special events experience coordinating and implementing events along with multi-tasking in a fast-paced and complex environment. Fund development experience preferred.

    Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

    **EEO Statement:**

    EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

    **Privacy Policy:**

    Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

    Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability


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    Health Sciences

    Employment Type

    Full Time


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