Program Specialist 3 (Working title: Supporting Indigenous Arts Mastery (SIAM) Higher Education Gran

For complete details and to learn how to apply for this position visit: https://evergreen.edu/employment/

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for managing the Supporting Indigenous Arts through Mastery (SIAM) higher education grant program which awards multi-year grants to higher education institutions that demonstrate a philosophy of service, respect, and consultation with Tribes that elevates autonomy, agency, and expertise of Tribes in their work to support and advance artistic mastery in their communities. Responsibilities include authoring and working with senior Longhouse staff to finalize the application process and criteria for application, managing the online grant application portal, overseeing invitations to apply, providing assistance to institutions in the submission process, processing applications, and working with the Longhouse Advisory board to make the multi-year grant awards to institutions that demonstrate a philosophy of service, respect, and consultation with Tribes that elevates autonomy, agency, and expertise of Tribes in their work to support and advance artistic mastery in their communities.

Once the grants have been awarded, this position regularly engages with the institutions to provide technical assistance on grant deliverables and evaluation instruments. The incumbent conducts site visits, reviews institutional reports and evaluations, incorporating information into annual reports, and assists in preparing funding proposals for each new SIAM higher education grant cycle. The position also supervises one support position.

This is a full-time, overtime eligible project position on the Olympia Campus of The Evergreen State College. The position is grant funded through June 30, 2024 and dependent on continued grant funding.

Salary and Benefits: $4,328 – $5,830 per month of full-time work + excellent benefits including paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package; and a tuition waiver program.

Closes: September 2, 2021

All requested application materials must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered.

About the College

The Evergreen State College is a progressive, public liberal arts and sciences college located in Olympia, Washington, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Since opening its doors in 1971, Evergreen has established a national reputation for leadership in developing innovative interdisciplinary, collaborative and team-taught academic programs. The college has a vibrant undergraduate program, graduate programs, and public service centers that constitute a unique academic setting. The college values a student-centered learning environment, a link between theory and practice, and a multicultural community of diverse faculty, students and staff working together. For more information about Evergreen, please visit our college catalog or our website: http://www.evergreen.edu

Application Process

For details on the application requirements and process visit: https://evergreen.edu/employment/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  For more information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at https://www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, W