CREATES Program Coordinator – Closes July 7, 2026 at 5:00pm

Position Title: CREATES Program Coordinator

Department: Academic Affairs

Reports Directly to: Engineering Chair

Status: Non-exempt; Full-time

Salary: $50,000

Summary Of Duties

• Develop a working knowledge of the Dept of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) Tribal Energy Partnership Program (TEPP), including allowable costs and procedures as they apply to the CREATES grant award
• Apply knowledge of program guidelines to ensure grant activities remain compliant with DOE NNSA MSIPP TEPP requirements
• Support report writing and outline development to streamline CREATES program reporting in alignment with DOE NNSA MSIPP TEPP requirements
• Implement and maintain compliance for the CREATES grant award data management plan
• Track deadlines for annual progress reports and continuation requests required to maintain funding into future budget periods
• Enter and maintain student information for all students supported through the CREATES program, including students attending subaward partner Northwest Indian College (NWIC)
• Review NWIC invoices and progress against the approved subaward budget and scope of work; coordinate with the appropriate finance office to resolve discrepancies prior to payment
• Support outreach activities on the UTTC campus and in the community; maintain records and documentation for all CREATES program activities, including outreach, student research, and K-12 initiatives, with photo releases and sign-in sheets
• Process electronic payments for students conducting research activities locally and at other institutions, consistent with grant provisions
• Monitor grant progress toward stated goals and work with the finance office to track expenditures against the approved five-year budget, flag variances, and initiate budget modifications, carryover requests, or no-cost extensions as needed
• Review purchases for allowable cost determinations and compliance with federal procurement requirements, including competitive bidding thresholds, sole-source justification, and required documentation
• Submit travel requests, payment forms, and other required paperwork to finance, transportation, housing, and other campus departments as needed
• Record and distribute minutes for grant-related meetings; support recruitment efforts through development of flyers and other promotional materials
• Comply with all college policies and procedures by participate in college-sponsored professional development, department meetings, and other institutional activities.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Working Conditions

• Reporting to work on time and maintaining regular, reliable
• Work is performed primarily in an office setting with extended periods of computer
• Occasional travel may be required to attend grant-related
• Some evening or weekend work may be required to meet grant reporting
• Work is subject to federal grant compliance
  
  

Physical Demands

• Move about inside an
• Operate a computer and other office/classroom
• Occasionally move, transport, or position up to 20
• May need to ascend/descend
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, STEM field, or related field required; master’s degree Preference will be given to an applicant with grant or project management experience.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

Required Documents:

• UTTC Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
  
  

Opening Date: June 23, 2026

Closing Date: July 7, 2026 10:00 pm

Additional Information

United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended.

A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar from employment. This information will only be used for job-related purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Federal laws require that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, UTTC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with UTTC. UTTC will not sponsor work-related visas.

Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed. Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of his/her United States Government Form DD214 or his/her honorable discharge certificate from any branch of the military service if veteran’s preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian or veteran preference in employment.

Application and required documents can be completed and submitted online at https://uttc.edu/careers/, via email to jckillsplenty@uttc.edu, or mail to Human Resources Department, United Tribes Technical College, 3315 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. Applications and Required Documents received after the closing date and time of a job posting will NOT be considered.

Upon selection, the applicant is responsible for obtaining and completing a Transcript Request Form from the last institution attended. The applicant will submit the completed form to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will cover any fees required to obtain official transcripts.