External Affairs Coordinator​/Manager; DOE

REPORTS TO:

President

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

COMPENSATION: $82,329.98 - $90,765.68/year + DOE + Benefits, Exempt Permanent Full-Time Position

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled

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.

Under the supervision of the President, the External Affairs Coordinator/Manager leads the College’s external relations and government affairs efforts by developing and implementing strategies that strengthen partnerships, advance institutional priorities, and support Iḷisaġvik College's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

The position serves as a key liaison with Tribal, local, state, federal, and community partners while coordinating initiatives that enhance advocacy, collaboration, and the College's public presence.

Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of campus tours for community partners, donors, grantors, and other visitors, in partnership and support of the Advancement and Effectiveness, and Recruitment staff.

Monitor local, state, and federal legislation and policy developments to identify opportunities that support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission, programming, strengthen partnerships, and advance strategic initiatives. Provide updates and recommendations to college leadership as appropriate.

Responsible for drafting, coordinating, and preparing a range of external affairs reports, documents and materials, including monthly status reports, white papers, presentations, briefing materials, and related content in support of engagement activities with grantors, alumni, and other key stakeholders.

Support the college-wide understanding of the meaning of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) status and works across the institution to expand initiatives to implement strategic priority one: “Indigenize the Institution”.

Serve actively on relevant college and community committees to enhance outreach efforts.

Support the Workforce Development (WFD) staff with various North Slope outreach, such as workforce roundtable meetings, village travel, and external outreach and communications.

Provide information to the Iḷisaġvik College Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board of Directors as directed by the President.

Conduct legislative, financial, and historical research; gather and compile relevant documents; prepare and

maintain communications and relationships with other departments and programs within the College.

Assist in coordinating and advancing priorities related to the development of the new college campus that may include project and contracts management.

Assist the President in working with the North Slope Borough (NSB), the Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope (ICAS), VOICE of the Arctic Iñupiat, and other local organizations on government affairs.

Provide support to staff in Advancement and Effectiveness and to grants pertaining to external affairs strategic priorities, as needed.

Coordinate with Marketing and Advancement & Effectiveness to develop press releases, articles, publications, social media content, and other external affairs materials and communications.

Maintain organized electronic records and materials for regular review.

Maintain collaborative relationships with key partners to enhance services and support effective networking and community outreach across local, regional, statewide, and international partners.

Prepare and deliver professional presentations, speeches, and informational sessions to a variety of audiences, including community groups, elected officials, funding agencies, partner organizations, and other stakeholders, ensuring consistent messaging and effective representation of the College.

Works with Executive leadership to formulate strategic vision and organizational goals and…