Adult Education Advocate

***This position is open through Friday February 13 2026***

The Redding Rancheria is seeking an Adult Education Advocate. The preferred schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the Tribal Member Scholarship Program Redding Rancheria Community Education Fund and assisting with education programs and events. Provide General Membership with specialized guidance relative to adult educational cultural developmental economical and recreational needs and opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Counseling or Human Development Degree certificate (desired not required).
2. Must be fingerprinted pass background check drug test and DMV clearance including valid CDL.
3. CPR/First Aid Certified or ability to obtain.
4. Accounting background classes or experience (desired not required).
5. Demonstrated experience on Native American education programs.
6. Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
7. Indian preference.
8. Food Handlers Certificate.
9. Must be fingerprinted and pass background check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Maintain and monitor the Scholarship Program including but not limited to: Registration/Tuition Books and Supplies Computer Assistance Processing monthly Living Allowance benefits Dormitory Assistance Mileage and Moving Costs Training Subsidy RRCEF: Community Education Assistance and Scholarships.

2. Αssist with or register students in educational courses or programs.

3. Convert educational program hours into units and create individual monthly work agreements for scholarship students for the purposes of establishing a full or part time student status.

4. Responsible to check grades for all scholarship students (online and campus) ensure they are actively participating and meeting the policies and procedures under the scholarship program.

5. Determine individual student living allowance benefit amounts using proration when necessary update the student spreadsheet on a monthly basis and submit to finance for processing.

6. Inform students of policies procedures and eligible benefits upon registration in the scholarship program.

7. Responsible to provide official communications to students regarding their academic standing with the scholarship program.

8. When necessary determine scholarship program repayment amounts through calculation and set-up repayment methods with student (full payment or monthly per-capita deductions).

9. Develop and maintain a database to track and report on scholarship students (degrees and certificates obtained freebies used and completion rate).

10. Create a file for each Tribal Member student utilizing the Scholarship Program for tracking purposes including up-to-date student portal log-in information.

11. Create a file for each Community Scholarship student utilizing the Redding Rancheria Community Education Fund.

12. Accept and prepare materials for individual RRCEF scholarship students and present to the RRCEF committee for approval. Process and distribute payments to award winners.

13. Accept and process applications for community members RRCEF educational assistance program and provide payment or reimbursement for fees associated with higher education.

14. Collect and organize information about students in order to develop and implement future changes to tribal educational programs.

15. Identify and select at risk students (youth or adult) and work with them and/or their parents to create academic goals.

16. Inform and encourage the Tribal youth and adults about career opportunities within the Redding Rancheria and its entities.

17. Research Tribal and community services for referral.

18. Research training and conferences that motivate students to do better in school and help keep interests and attitudes high.

19. Help youth or adult students complete educational applications (ex: School Registration College applications etc.).

20. Process check requests as needed for department and students.

21. As mandated identify and report suspected child abuse to proper authorities following established guidelines. Ensures safety of children at all times during department events/sessions.

22. Compose flyers for mail outs regarding educational and career opportunities etc.

23. Assist members with finding workshops pertaining to SAT ACT GED and state exit exams.

24. Keep a constant line of communication through close working relations with students educational institution as well as communication with student and family.

25. Assist with and attend youth leadership activities and attend the end of year trip.

26. Coordinate with youth students to develop a pre-scholarship plan-start with 8th grade students thru high school. (classes test requirements needed to enter secondary education etc.).

27. Research information for administrative reports and educational opportunities.

28. Crosstrain in all areas of the Education Department.

29. Provide coverage to co-staff when necessary and serve the needs of tribal youth by assisting with the utilization of youth activity programs (educational school trips individual youth activity funds graduation incentives college prep and tutoring payments).

30. Assists with the planning of the annual 40% carnival youth Christmas party and Education Banquet.

A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at please fax ) or email ().

All certifications credentials/licenses education verification /degrees and/or transcripts and Indian verification are required to process your application.

Indian preference applies but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.

Additional Information:

In addition Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability paid holidays vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people the larger Indian community and the Redding region.

E-Verify Statement

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further information please contact Human Resources Dept. at .