The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time National Tribal Child Welfare Center Project Manager: Policy Associate II.

The Policy Associate II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mnZXruqpZhu-jlwaDq9fK08X8LGyM54l/view?usp=sharing) will serve as the Project Manager for the National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement (the Center) (https://www.ntcwcia.org/) , a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the Children’s Bureau (https://acf.gov/cb) that provides training and technical assistance to Tribal child welfare programs in five priority areas: workforce supports, prevention programs, federal requirement support, tribal-state collaborations, and data management.

This position is responsible for managing operations and University systems for the Center, working closely with the Center Leadership Team to ensure the timely completion of project goals and deliverables. This position is a part of the USM Leadership Team and manages internal project communications, monitors project data collection activities, and completes federal reporting activities for the Center. The ideal person for this role will have previous experience managing federal projects and budgets; an understanding of tribal child welfare policy and practice and interest in serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities; and exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills.

The ideal candidate for this role will bring previous experience managing federal projects and budgets; an understanding of tribal child welfare policy and practice and interest in serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities; and exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills. Depending on the candidate, this position may be fully remote or hybrid at our Portland, Maine office.

This is a grant funded position with a starting annual salary up to $75,000 commensurate with experience.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/) for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.

• Health, dental and vision insurance.

• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.

• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.

• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).

• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.

• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.pdf) .

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The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, and those with differing abilities, experiences, and cultural perspectives.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native individuals and/or communities

• Bachelor’s Degree and seven years of experience managing projects or equivalent combination of higher education and experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage large projects and budgets over $1 million

• Exceptional organization and time management skills

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative to identify and propose new tasks and procedures

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work on a variety of large and small teams with diverse groups of people

• Flexibility in meeting the varied needs of a large team

• Excellent customer service skills

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by March 18, 2025.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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