Program Coordinator Enji-maawnjiding Project - School of Interdisciplinary Studies Part-Time Temporary Grant Funded

The Enjimaawnjiding (place of gathering) Project is a collaborative project between the Division of People Equity and Culture Division of Academic Affairs (including the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University Libraries and the PEW Faculty Teaching and Learning Center) and the Native American Advisory Council funded by the Native American Heritage Fund to support a TwoEyed Seeing instructional approach to a small number of undergraduate classrooms. As part of this project students will benefit from classes taught by both GVSU faculty and Indigenous/Traditional Knowledge Keepers (ITKKs) to support increased awareness and respect of Anishinaabe histories sovereign rights and current experiences of Anishinaabe communities in Michigan.

The Program Coordinator will facilitate the overall goals of the project by working with GVSU faculty and staff Indigenous/Traditional Knowledge Keepers and communicate ongoing work to stakeholders both within GVSU and external to the University. This is a temporary grantfunded position reporting to the Enjimaawnjiding Project PIs (leadership team).

Job Duties

Assist in:

• Developing initial drafts of project updates including marketing materials and community project updates

• Developing Planning and Implementing August 2025 Workshop with ITKKs and GVSU faculty for TwoEyed Seeing coteaching pedagogy

• Locating and preliminarily reviewing potential curricular resources pursuant to the project

• Support for ITKKs and GVSU collaborators

• Coordinating communications between stakeholders in the project

• Attending program meetings taking minutes and providing these minutes to the PIs

• Provide weekly status updates to PIs on work processes

• Additional duties as assigned by PIs needed to support project goals

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED

• Demonstrated experience of work with Michigan Indigenous communities

• Communications and/or marketing experience

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree

• Experience with educational and/or cultural programming

How to Apply: Attach your cover letter resume a personal statement that demonstrates connections to overall project goals. Contact information (including phone and email) for three references at least one of whom is from a member of a Michigan Indigenous community. Applications missing required documents will not be considered. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting please contact department contact Dawn Rutecki If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

There is the possibility of some hybrid work with at least some time in person required and potential flexibility in schedule as determined by project needs.

Application Deadline: Application review begins Monday April 21 2025 and this posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act 2008 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or(out of State).

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