Address: Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care (AACIHC)
801 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Salary:  $60,000 - $66,000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open Until Filled  

The Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care is looking for highly motivated individual to join our team as a Grant Coordinator. Reporting to the Grants Manager (GM), the Grant Coordinator is a grant funded position that assists the Grants Manager in implementing the American Indian Health - AHEC (AIH-AHEC) program. The Grants Coordinator will assist with implementation of the program's youth pathway activities, youth club coordination during the summer and school year, and AHEC Scholars Immersion program along with mentor-ship building. The Grants Coordinator will work closely with Tribes, Tribal organizations and Educational Institutions (K-Graduate school) to address workforce needs in American Indian Health and Tribal Health systems.

The position is grant funded. Employment is contingent upon availability of the grant funds however; employment can be terminated at any time.

This position has the potential work from a Virtual Office (VO) setting or may Telecommute based on the unit's needs and will require statewide travel.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct assistance to the Grants Manager to develop, manage, and implement operational frameworks and infrastructure for the AIH-AHEC Youth Pathway and AHEC Scholars programs. Conducts presentations and informational booths for the AIH-AHEC, serves as a back up to the Grants Manager when they are unavailable.
  
• Coordinates the implementation of youth Pathway activities for grades K-12, facilitates the Health Occupations Student of America (HOSA) chapters in Indigenous high schools. Coordinates student-mentor shadowing and clinical rotations; to include assisting with planning meetings, curriculum, training programs and conferences.
  
• Introduces American Indian students in grades K-12 to the various professional careers in health care to include medical and public health. Assists in the recruitment and retention of American Indian students in Arizona colleges and universities pursuing medical and/or public health degrees.
  
• Serves as the primary contact and coordinator for the AHEC Scholars Program (ASP). Recruits and maintains working relationships with university healthcare students towards implementation of a two-year community based experiential training program. Participates in monthly ASP meetings to address the program.
  
• Assists with maintaining the AIH-AHEC program database with student youth activities, AHEC Scholars activities, and other grant deliverables. Ensures data entry is accurate and reportable.
  
• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of AIH-AHEC Interns projects, develops and maintains oversight of the AIH-AHEC Intern master files and paperwork connected to activities completed by the Intern. Assists with quarterly narrative reports.
  
• Develops and expands collaborative partnerships and/or relationships with health, governmental, Tribal, social service, educational, and other organizations and individuals where the AIH-AHEC and AACIHC mission and strategic goals align.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and programs of Tribal health care delivery systems, public health systems, and health care provider education institutions and how they interact with state and federal systems.
  
• Administrative and management practices.
  
• Public relations techniques.
  
• Educational systems and working with youth.
  
• Online virtual meeting platforms.
  
• Computer Skills, including experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Products.
  

Skill in:

• Strong writing and editing skills.
  
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication applicable to the coordination of diverse stakeholder groups.
  
• Extensive contact with various diversified sectors of the Tribal environment.
  

Ability to:

• Work independently as a team member.
  
• Manage multiple tasks within an independent work environment, prioritizing tasks to ensure timelines are met.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
  
• Ability to work with youth grades K - 12, and undergraduate students.
  
• Have a professional and proactive work ethic and work with a team dynamic.

Current Arizona State Drivers License.

Minimum:

• 5 years experience in grant services or direct behavioral health services.
  
• Or, Bachelor's degree and 1 year of grant services or direct behavioral health services experience.
  

Preferred:

• Bachelors in Health Admin, Public Health, Health Education, or related field; and 3-5 years of experience in public health, Tribal Health Systems, or community health programming.
  
• Experience in working with Tribal organizations and a knowledge of Indigenous cultures is preferred.

• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) AND have an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months including no DUI, suspension or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. If an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months, a copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required prior to driving for State Business. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.