This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position. This position will be funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grants, and an NNSA Grant, whereby NTU is the lead institution and there are various sub-grantee partners.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate activities across a several Grants and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain communications across the CAM network of stakeholders.
• Assist in coordination within the CAM Labs.
• Assist in purchasing by adhering to NTU and NSF requirements, guidelines, and procedures.
• Assist in Budget reconciliation and working with the business office to monitor spending progress.
• Familiarize yourself with the various goals of each grant the CAM is involved with and how the activities are related.
• Provide logistical support for activities supported by the various grants

LOCATION

The selected candidate will be provided an office on the NTU campus in Crownpoint, New Mexico. They will be expected to travel and make connections throughout the Navajo Nation and in other locations across the US Southwest region.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

The candidate should have:

• Experience identifying project goals, objectives, and scope to create and evaluate a project plan.
• Experience delegating tasks, outlining timelines, identifying risks, and managing administrative and financial resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Ability to travel on a need-based basis (all travel expenses will be paid/reimbursed by grants).
• Ability to create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
• Strong networking and coordinating skills, such as ability to guide, monitor, and lead multiple laboratory activities.
• Strong advanced manufacturing knowledge especially CAD, Simulation, Additive Manufacturing and the manufacturing process.
• Should have experience in a research lab setting.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations before diverse groups of professionals, people from the private sector, and the American Indian community.
• Understanding or willingness to learn federal grants management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software and other web-based project management tools.
• Understanding or willingness to learn from, communicate with, and effectively interact with indigenous peoples and their communities.
• Self-knowledge and awareness about one's own cultural worldview as well as an open attitude towards other cultures.

All positions at NTU are hired based upon Navajo law, which stipulates that Navajo preference be given in the employment of qualified candidates. We promote equal opportunity through affirmative action in employment and educational programs and activities. Discrimination is prohibited based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and qualified veteran status. Equal employment opportunity includes but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, transfers, university-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs. All of those hired by NTU must agree to a full background check before and after employment.