Cultural Specialist

REPORTS TO: Dean of Students

WORK SCHEDULE: Temporary Part-Time, Hours may vary

COMPENSATION: $38.30/hour

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Cultural Specialist coordinates and plans cultural, recreational, and career activities in the residential and recreation areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates cultural orientation for Orientation and dormitory students.


• Coordinates and schedules daily cultural activities and events for students; tracks participation and actively strives to increase student attendance.


• Plans and facilitates Iñupiaq Cultural activities for students.


• Assists with student recruitment and community outreach programs.


• Ensures student compliance with Residential Center rules, regulations, and policies.


• Interacts with students to foster a positive and supportive learning and residential environment.


• Develops and maintains an active annual calendar of cultural activities and events.


• Provides assistance and general support to students with daily programs, issues, needs, and concerns.


• Documents and reports all unusual or critical incidents to the Dean of Students.


• Maintains confidentiality concerning students, records, and other information.


• Provides student transportation as needed.


• Provides an environment conducive to personal and academic growth.


• Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.                                                      


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated professional work experience in group recreational activities.


• Demonstrated knowledge in primary educational systems, Alaska Native institutions and organizations, Alaska Native culture, language, values, and traditions.


• Familiarity with Alaska rural life and higher education or vocational training processes.


• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Demonstrated PC skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.


• Demonstrated ability to work proactively and with minimal supervision.


• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.


• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.


• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.


• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.


• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.


• Ability to support Ilisagvik College’s mission.

EDUCATION//CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Required]:

• Associate’s degree or related experience.


• Ability to speak and write Iñupiaq.


• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain these certifications within the first 30 days of employment.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to provide a clean DMV report before employment.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education or related experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The 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 functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The environmental conditions 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 functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

If any questions, please contact [email protected]

Ilisagvik  College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer