Workplace Culture NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.Special Information
- This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarilyat an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
- This position is .75 FTE with option to choose a 9-month work schedule at 40 hours per week; or a 10-month work schedule at 36 hours per week.
Job Description Academic Program Coordinator for the Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA) operating in the Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation. Works with and under the direction of the academy director. PRLEA is a significant component of the Parks and Recreation Management program and is offered as a Minor in Natural Resource Law Enforcement. The academy is also offered to non-credit ( affiliate ) students seeking the training to qualify for employment as a law enforcement ranger with the National Park Service, other land management agencies or police agencies. The person in this position has primary responsibility for the coordination of academy operations, classroom activities, reality-based field training, role-players and instructors. This involves managing logistics, equipment care and inventorying, purchasing, and assisting with scheduling. Depending on background and experience, this person may also instruct students in selected topics, serve as a field exercise evaluator or role-player, modify or update learning plans, prepare presentation materials, and periodically perform program financial analyses. This person also helps ensure compliance with policies and practices as established by the program director, the university, and the National Park Service. Program Coordination - 50%
- Instructor and role player coordination.
- Assists in website monitoring and improvements.
- Helps plan and execute logistics for reality-based field training and classroom sessions.
- Tracks supply and equipment condition and inventories.
- Instructs students regarding equipment care and use.
- Manages purchasing for the program.
- Assists in scheduling of instructors and facilities.
- Distributes, collects, and process forms and documents related to the program.
- Understands, improves, and documents processes used in the program.
- Coordinates events related to the program.
- Assists in development of program content.
- Prioritizes tasks for meeting commitments and enhancing efficiencies.
- Cooperates and collaborates with other NAU faculty and staff.
Program Management- 40%
- Independently and with Director create scenario based training modules.
- Monitor students' performance and attendance,
- Facilitates curriculum elements as requested.
- Assists in creating course schedule.
- Maintains records related to instruction, inventories, student, and instructor performances, using electronic databases and other means.
- Researches, summarizes, and analyzes information related to program activities.
- Prepares various reports and written works.
- Supervises field activities that include adjunct instructors, role players, and student workers.
- Provides input to budget forecasts.
- Assists in evaluation of instruction by instructors.
- Instructs others on program guidelines and details.
- Helps to ensure compliance with National Park Service contract requirements and policy.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable university and other laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Aids director to plan and execute recruiting efforts.
- Helps maintain recruiting infrastructure, e.g., program website.
- Effects minor repairs on academy equipment.
- Transports, organizes, and sets up training equipment and supplies, lifting up to 50 pounds.
Other - 10%
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environement
- The expected working environment will be office and classroom setting with a significant amount of time spent outdoors in varying terrain throughout Northern Arizona. Employee will be expected to work outdoors in inclement weather to including but not limited to cold, snow, wind, rain, and extreme heat.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
- Two to four years' experience in land management, parks and recreation management, criminal justice, or in program management or coordination.
- Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in law enforcement.
- Experience preparing and/or delivering training materials to groups, especially adult learners.
- Experience instructing on law enforcement topics and/or law enforcement teaching certifications are particularly preferred.
- Training program management, coordination, and execution.
- Experience-based knowledge of law enforcement policies and practices.
- Past attendance at a law enforcement academy.
- Mechanical skills sufficient to effect minor repairs on academy equipment
- Transports, organizes, and sets up training equipment and supplies, lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Have a valid driver's license and ability to get to work sites, which include the NAU mountain campus and other locations in the greater area.
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) without assistance.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge
- Knowledge of or ability to learn rules, regulations, guidelines and procedures related to program area.
- Knowledge of budget and basic accounting principles.
- Knowledge of organizational practices and principles.
Skills
- Program coordination, training and execution.
- Skilled at coordinating activities, evaluating data and establishing priorities.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Supervisory skills and or experience in leading the work of others.
- Effective communication skills (oral and written).
Abilities
- Ability to safely operate a vehicle towing small utility trailers.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
- Accustomed to working independently.
- Understands the value of and promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.
- Consistent execution of sound judgement and professionalism.
Background Information Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report . The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus asthiscampushason-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities.If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) ###-#### or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.Salary This position is a .75 FTE with a salary range beginningat $33,189. Annual salarycommensurate with candidate's qualifications and relatedexperience. FLSA Status This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.Benefits This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website . Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU.NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.Learning and Development Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.Application Deadline January 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.How to Apply To apply for this position, please click on the Apply button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the Submit button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact theDisability Resources Office at928-###-####,
[email protected] , or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.Equal Employment Opportunity Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Know Your Rights Poster NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
