Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator, SW Institute for Research on Women

At the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS), we work to investigate ideas, transform social conditions, and tell unheard stories. We prepare students, engage in research, and collaborate with community partners to address everyday challenges, be thoughtful problem-solvers, and build solidarity with others across the world. We are rooted in the unique sense of place in our Borderlands region. With more than 30 SBS majors, the College of SBS has a portfolio of competitive and highly ranked graduate programs. Seven of our graduate programs are nationally ranked in the top 25, including top 5 programs in anthropology, geography, political philosophy, and creative nonfiction. With a wide range of subjects to choose from, our students can explore subjects ranging from ancient philosophy to artificial intelligence.

University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW: https://sirow.arizona.edu/) is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their 7 Generations Behavioral Health Center of Excellent (7 Generations CoE) team. SIROW is a resource and research institute that designs, implements, and evaluates community-collaborative projects to improve community well-being. The purpose of the 7 Generations CoE is to create a center to develop and strengthen behavioral health agencies to better serve tribal communities to improve health outcomes.

The Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the effective execution of the 7 Generations CoE's national training and technical assistance program. The goal of the program is to increase the number of well-trained behavioral health providers across the nation who are skilled in effectively reaching, engaging, and retaining American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) community members in behavioral health services. The Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and implement activities within the CoE's training and technical assistance program.

The position is supported by grant funding.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Training Program Development:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design, develop, and deliver AIAN-specific training experiences, materials, manuals, and resources.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of online and in-person trainings, workshops, webinars, and other educational tools.
• Ensure that all training elements, content, and materials are high-quality, up-to-date, and align with the CoE's mission, vision, and training philosophy.
• Continuously monitor and update training content to maintain accuracy, quality, and relevance.
• Identify and engage with behavioral health providers to spotlight promising practices they are implementing in communities around the country. Coordinate with the CoE's Media Communications Specialist to design engaging multi-media products to showcase this work.
• Identify and collaborate with partners to develop and offer workforce development services and/or programs.
• Conduct outreach with organizations to identify behavioral health training needs.
• Identify, form relationships with, and onboard a network of training consultants that can partner with the 7 Generations CoE to provide high quality, engaging training presentations.

Communication, Collaboration, and Representation:

• Serve as the primary point of contract for training and technical assistance inquiries.
• Work closely with National Steering Council, Healers Circle, and other CoE team members to ensure alignment and integration of training initiatives with other CoE activities and overall goals.
• Foster relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and training providers to enhance the quality and reach of the training programs.
• Represent the CoE at national and regional events. This may include serving as an exhibitor, participating in networking activities, giving large- or small-scale presentations, and other types of engagements.
• Manage the activities of the CoE's professional network including but not limited to building and maintaining the network and facilitating opportunities for member engagement.

Technical Assistance:

• Process technical assistance requests and refer appropriately.
• Provide technical assistance to behavioral health providers to support the effective implementation of learned skills and practices.

Coordination and Logistics:

• Plan, organize, and execute training events, including scheduling, venue selection, logistics, and marketing.
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and other external partners to ensure smooth delivery of training programs.
• Manage registration, attendance tracking, and distribution of materials for training sessions.
• Cooperate with the 7 Generations CoE's evaluation team to carry out evaluation activities including data collection, analysis, and reporting as needed.
• Coordinate with accrediting agencies to ensure training materials meet requirements for continuing education for providers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly self-motivated and proactive.
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of dedication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues relevant to the assigned area.
• Familiar with organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Ability to travel on an airplane.

This position requires regular weekday hours and some evenings or weekends. Some flexibility in scheduling is available to meet employee needs, as long as program needs are still being adequately addressed.

The position will require extensive travel throughout the United States, with approximately 25% of the time spent traveling out-of-state.

The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions.