Language Program Coordinator

Open: April 28 2026Close: May 20 2026Job Title: Program CoordinatorDepartment: Language Reports To: Program DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 900 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:Under the direction of the Puyallup Language Program Director the Puyallup Language Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Program Director administratively coordinating the txʷəlsucid language classes and events creating materials and creating and maintaining a Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinates txʷəlsucid language classes and events. Schedules location times and works with Director to schedule Language Teachers for each event. Coordinates inter-tribal events and trainings for all as the main contact for all department classes and events. Responds to inquiries for class requests gathers details for Directors approval of class/ Teachers with developing and formatting txʷəlsucid materials for language learning. Reviews Lushootseed materials as requested by the Director. Creates and maintains Language Program Policies as directed by and maintains language material filing system and and manages Language Program data and database including all translated documents curriculum etc. Collects and tracks Language service data including students classes users and certifications. Processes payment of invoices and purchases and budget modifications. Monitors the department budget on behalf of Director. Compiles data and assists in the creation of the quarterly report for Program Director to be provided to Tribal Administration and in grant application process and the timely completion of each grant. This includes working with the Grants department on applications writing reports tracking data and department outcomes and ensuring the departments meet all expected all steps of the Teacher Certification Program. Ensures applicant completes all steps by required deadlines. Makes recommendations on department processes and procedures to the Director including Language expansion Teacher Certification and translation processes/procedures. Provides administrative duties that include: making copies picking up and delivering materials to the community processing purchase orders and payments maintains inventory and prepares a variety of letters/correspondence reports memoranda forms and other related information as needed. Coordinates scheduling of meetings takes meeting minutes and distributes to duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceMust have an Associates Degree and six months of office related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and experience using general office equipment such as copy machine scanner fax machine etc. required. Must be able to accurately type 35-40 WPM; required to demonstrate intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office. Must complete a Level 1 txʷəlsucid Language proficiency (Non-Credentialed) in a one year period of employment with the Language Program. Knowledge of Puyallup Tribal history culture and SkillsAbility to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community. Ability to communicate effectively in person by phone in writing or other. Ability to read and comprehend instructions correspondence and memos. Mathematical SkillsAbility to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to utilize technology and software as it pertains to program operations and language RequirementsStrong organizational be able to pass a background have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State drivers license. Drivers license must not contain any restrictions that would prevent the employee from driving a GSA DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust to sit for extended lengths of time. Manual and finger dexterity for operation of personal computer and routine EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is low to physical exertion is low to is primarily performed in an office majority of time with limited exposure to outside are frequent contacts and interruptions during the Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. 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