Job Description: Project Director, Expanding Our Horizons NYCP Grant

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Location: Campo Education Department

Reports to: Education Director

Salary Range: 60k-65k

Position Overview:

The Project Director for the Expanding Our Horizons Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and management of the federally funded grant program. This full-time position oversees the successful implementation of program activities, ensures the project meets its performance objectives, and aligns all efforts with the cultural values and educational goals of the Campo Band of Mission Indians

Key Responsibilities:

● Provide strategic leadership and daily oversight of the Expanding Our Horizons NYCP grant.

● Monitor program implementation, timelines, and budget adherence.

● Direct the workflow of all grant-funded staff, consultants, and contracted partners.

● Authorize program expenditures and ensure compliance with federal and Tribal fiscal policies.

● Oversee the hiring, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of all project staff.

● Collaborate with the Campo Tribal Education Department, CIEFA (California Indian Education for All), and other AI/AN consultants and stakeholders.

● Collaborate with school districts for the analysis, and reporting of program data, including A-G completion and other outcome metrics.

● Produce monthly and annual progress reports and evaluations required by the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Indian Education (OIE).

● Coordinate and lead monthly meetings of the EOH NYCP Strategic Team, ensuring results-driven collaboration and alignment.

● Organize and facilitate professional learning opportunities for educators and staff, including contract management for consultants.

● Serve as a cultural and educational liaison, ensuring the program reflects the values, priorities, and strengths of the Campo Kumeyaay Nation.

Essential Functions:

● Coordinates contract related reporting and organizational tasks including but not limited to: budgeting, expenditure reporting, research, curriculum development, implementation, and assessment of professional learning, instructional guidance, tools, and resources related to NYCP grant.

● Collaborates with districts to build capacity to design and deliver professional learning that aligns with NAS content, Native Ways of Knowing practices, and effective classroom pedagogy to increase proficiency for all students.

● Coordinates and collaborates with NYCP consortium members associated with the work to ensure consistent reporting and accountability.

● Coordinates in the annual process for developing and revising NYCP and tribal community engagement plans.

● Assists NYCP network development by identifying, documenting, and disseminating examples of emerging, promising, and best practices for pathway development and pathway improvement initiatives.

● Supports the coordination, guidance, and implementation of community-driven, comprehensive projects designed to help K-12 AI/AN students in San Diego County become college and career-ready.

● Designs services and supports based on the feedback of San Diego County tribal communities, AI/AN families, and AI/AN students to meet the unique challenges presented to the education systems to heal from impacts of intergenerational trauma and COVID-19.

● Coordinates opportunities for AI/AN high school students to access to early college courses; Indigenous language immersion and preservation programs, career exploration and internship opportunities; and hands-on experience.

● Supports educational leaders and educators to design culturally and linguistically responsive practices and place-based teaching for improved educational outcomes and college and career opportunities for AI/AN youth.

● Encourages high-quality implementation and expansion of early college pathways for AI/AN youth.

● Collaborates with others (e.g. district personnel, other district personnel, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining coherent services and/or programs.

Other Functions

● Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include utilizing conflict resolution techniques; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records; applying assessment instruments; classifying data and/or information; comparing results; conducting meetings; counseling and mentoring employees; facilitating meetings.

ABILITY is required to schedule several activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; building collaborative relationships; and working with constant interruptions; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing with industry, students, staff, faculty, outside agencies, and the public; Travel to off-campus functions and transport presentation materials and equipment; and organize and conduct special events in conjunction with Tribal governments, LEAs, colleges and community programs.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of project management or leadership experience in educational, Tribal, or community-based programs; preferred to have at least (2) years of experience working directly with Tribes, Tribal Education Departments, and/or LEAs to design programs to support academic and social-emotional success of AI/AN students, and/or AI/AN families and communities; and

Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education, Public Administration, Native Studies, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Equivalency: A combination of education and experience equivalent to master’s degree in education, educational

leadership, or closely related field; and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience conducting professional development activities, collaborative projects implementation, and assessment.

Required:

● Demonstrated experience managing grant-funded programs, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.

● Strong leadership skills with experience supervising staff and contractors.

Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to education outcomes.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Deep understanding of the educational needs and cultural values of Native American students and families.

● Experience working in collaboration with Tribal communities or Indigenous-serving organizations.

● Must pass a Pre Employment Drug Test

● Must pass a live Scan

Preferred:

● Experience working directly with Tribal communities, Native American students, and Native American families.

● Experience supporting Native American student success for college and career programs.

● Knowledge of A-G course pathways, transcript analysis, and college/career readiness indicators.

● Familiarity with the Office of Indian Education (OIE) and NYCP grant goals and requirements.

● Experience facilitating professional development or training sessions.

In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 USC 472), preference in filling this vacancy will be given to qualified Indian candidates who present proof of eligibility for Indian Preference. Verification on BIA Form 5-4432 or from Tribal ID card must be provided with the application.

The Campo Band of Mission Indians is committed to maintaining a drug free working environment and to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, 45CFR, part 76, subpart F. The interested candidate must pass the pre-employment drug-screening test and maintain a drug free and professional working environment

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Includes benefits as defined by Tribal employment policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Campo Band of Mission Indians

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