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Posted : Tuesday, August 13, 2024 12:56 AM
Posting Number req17620
Department AZ Inst for Resilience
Department Website Link https://www.
environment.
arizona.
edu/ Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Indigenous Resilience Center (IRes) in Arizona Institute for Resilience at the University of Arizona is seeking a highly motivated grants management research specialist (Grant and Contract Coordinator III).
The grants management research specialist will provide grants training to tribes that is focused on identifying grants, determining eligibility, grant writing, creating a budget, data analysis and presentation in proposals, creating graphics, and grant evaluation.
For successful grants, the grant management specialist will also provide training on how to administer, track, and report on grant progress.
The grants management research specialist will work directly with the IRes program manager and program coordinator and directly engage with community members, partners, and other key stakeholders.
The mission of IRes is to center Indigenous ways of knowing into co-designed environmental solutions and training the next generation of community leaders.
ARIZONA INSTITUTE FOR RESILIENCE - SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY We turn science into actionable, community-oriented solutions.
Our focus is resilience, the practice of designing environmental and social systems to anticipate and integrate with global change.
Grounded in the sciences, we bring together researchers, educators, problem-solvers, and innovators from diverse disciplines – engineering, humanities, economics, public policy, law, the arts, and beyond – to develop innovative and practical solutions to the environmental and resilience challenges we face today.
This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, pleasevisit talent.
arizona.
edu Duties & Responsibilities Duties & responsibilities: Maintain searchable database of potential funding opportunities for tribes from government agencies, private organizations, and foundations related to environmental protection, health and justice, climate justice, and energy justice.
This includes identifying relevant funding sources, gathering detailed information about each opportunity, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the database.
Work with the program coordinator to administer community partners mini-grants, work closely with small community based non-profits, grassroots organizations, and tribal colleges; provide support tracking, developing, and managing grants or other funding mechanisms for effective grants management.
Assist participants with post-award management for reporting purposes by reviewing and understanding terms and conditions of awarded grants and contracts to ensure strict adherence to funding agency guidelines and regulations.
Assist participants in navigating websites, applications, and reimbursements for clean energy projects, even at the individual homeowner level.
Assist participants in applying for grants and other funding sources, how to prepare grant applications, create budgets, identify additional partners on the grant and all roles and contributions, procedures for grant evaluation, and performance measurement, and ensure that all required documents and supporting materials are completed and submitted accurately and within deadlines.
Additional duties may be assigned.
Knowledge, skills, & abilities: Knowledge of identifying, applying for, and managing funding opportunities regarding environmental or energy justice or related.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with different groups/individuals in English.
Understanding of Tribal Consultation Process.
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new skills.
Tasks may require investigation of multiple alternatives to support community member requests, requiring some innovation and creativity in consultation with program coordinator and associate director.
Ability to work independently and meet desired expectations including all grant deadlines.
Attention to detail and excellent skills in time management and documentation of tasks.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required and 1 year of relevant work experience in grant writing.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working in grant writing and familiarity with proposal submissions and knowledgeable about current funding opportunities or how to list and track them.
Experience working with Tribal community members.
Experience with database development and cultural competency in working with tribes.
Demonstrated grant writing experience including a number of successful grant applications.
FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.
0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $20.
33 - $25.
41 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 5 Career Stream and Level OC3 Job Family Grant & Contract Admin Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date 10/31/2025 Contact Information for Candidates Bernice Rodriguez bernicer@arizona.
edu Open Date 9/12/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please include one of the following as the additional document when submitting your applicant materials: -grants writing, proposal, or other work example Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.
Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
environment.
arizona.
edu/ Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Indigenous Resilience Center (IRes) in Arizona Institute for Resilience at the University of Arizona is seeking a highly motivated grants management research specialist (Grant and Contract Coordinator III).
The grants management research specialist will provide grants training to tribes that is focused on identifying grants, determining eligibility, grant writing, creating a budget, data analysis and presentation in proposals, creating graphics, and grant evaluation.
For successful grants, the grant management specialist will also provide training on how to administer, track, and report on grant progress.
The grants management research specialist will work directly with the IRes program manager and program coordinator and directly engage with community members, partners, and other key stakeholders.
The mission of IRes is to center Indigenous ways of knowing into co-designed environmental solutions and training the next generation of community leaders.
ARIZONA INSTITUTE FOR RESILIENCE - SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY We turn science into actionable, community-oriented solutions.
Our focus is resilience, the practice of designing environmental and social systems to anticipate and integrate with global change.
Grounded in the sciences, we bring together researchers, educators, problem-solvers, and innovators from diverse disciplines – engineering, humanities, economics, public policy, law, the arts, and beyond – to develop innovative and practical solutions to the environmental and resilience challenges we face today.
This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, pleasevisit talent.
arizona.
edu Duties & Responsibilities Duties & responsibilities: Maintain searchable database of potential funding opportunities for tribes from government agencies, private organizations, and foundations related to environmental protection, health and justice, climate justice, and energy justice.
This includes identifying relevant funding sources, gathering detailed information about each opportunity, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the database.
Work with the program coordinator to administer community partners mini-grants, work closely with small community based non-profits, grassroots organizations, and tribal colleges; provide support tracking, developing, and managing grants or other funding mechanisms for effective grants management.
Assist participants with post-award management for reporting purposes by reviewing and understanding terms and conditions of awarded grants and contracts to ensure strict adherence to funding agency guidelines and regulations.
Assist participants in navigating websites, applications, and reimbursements for clean energy projects, even at the individual homeowner level.
Assist participants in applying for grants and other funding sources, how to prepare grant applications, create budgets, identify additional partners on the grant and all roles and contributions, procedures for grant evaluation, and performance measurement, and ensure that all required documents and supporting materials are completed and submitted accurately and within deadlines.
Additional duties may be assigned.
Knowledge, skills, & abilities: Knowledge of identifying, applying for, and managing funding opportunities regarding environmental or energy justice or related.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with different groups/individuals in English.
Understanding of Tribal Consultation Process.
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new skills.
Tasks may require investigation of multiple alternatives to support community member requests, requiring some innovation and creativity in consultation with program coordinator and associate director.
Ability to work independently and meet desired expectations including all grant deadlines.
Attention to detail and excellent skills in time management and documentation of tasks.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required and 1 year of relevant work experience in grant writing.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working in grant writing and familiarity with proposal submissions and knowledgeable about current funding opportunities or how to list and track them.
Experience working with Tribal community members.
Experience with database development and cultural competency in working with tribes.
Demonstrated grant writing experience including a number of successful grant applications.
FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.
0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $20.
33 - $25.
41 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 5 Career Stream and Level OC3 Job Family Grant & Contract Admin Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date 10/31/2025 Contact Information for Candidates Bernice Rodriguez bernicer@arizona.
edu Open Date 9/12/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please include one of the following as the additional document when submitting your applicant materials: -grants writing, proposal, or other work example Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.
Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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• Location : Tucson, AZ
• Post ID: 9004170536
