DAILP Project Coordinator

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Digital Archive of Indigenous Language Persistence (DAILP) is dedicated to creating a digital space for the recuperation and practice of indigenous languages. Our community-driven philosophy involves tribal community members in translating archival materials to document and practice indigenous languages. The DAILP team at Northeastern University has received grants from the National Archives, National Endowment for the Humanities, the Luce Foundation and the Mellon Foundation and seeks an Assistant Project Coordinator to help in the day-to-day management of grants and our external facing website. ( Digital Archive of Indigenous Language Persistence (DAILP) - College of Social Sciences and Humanities )

The DAILP Project Coordinator will maintain and regularly assess the overall project timeline, grant project plan, deliverable checklist, and other essential aspects of fulfilling the Mellon grant. The Project Coordinator will coordinate with students and staff to track project schedules and milestones. The Project Coordinator will help maintain public facing material on a regular schedule, social media posts, website updates, as well as maintain open and frequent lines of communication among Northeastern-based teams with regular update meetings. The Project Coordinator will track the budget and process reimbursements, invoices, and honoraria payments to partners.

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) combines Northeastern University’s signature approach to experiential learning with liberal arts education, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement, both locally and globally.

The College comprises 17 academic units, including two schools, seven departments, and eight interdisciplinary programs, as well as 15 research centers and institutes. Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, and fosters ethical reasoning and critical thought, with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture.  CSSH promotes inquiry with global perspectives and a culture of inclusion across interdisciplinary clusters of expertise including: Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity; Cultural studies, Governance, and Globalization; and Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Data Ethics.

CSSH is strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and promotes a culture of inclusion for our students, faculty, and staff. Guided by a Strategic Plan on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, the College enthusiastically welcomes applications from members of groups underrepresented in higher education administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required

• Experience in grant management, team management, and tribal community interfacing highly preferred. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Understanding of effective grant report writing techniques.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, and WordPress. 

• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.

• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.

• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants.

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Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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