External Affairs Coordinator/Manager (DOE)
Utqiagvik, AK • Posted 2026-07-22
Position Description
External Affairs Coordinator/Manager (DOE) WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm COMPENSATION: $82,329.98 - $90,765.68/year + DOE + Benefits, Exempt Permanent Full-Time Position 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.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills to engage community partners and policymakers.
- Ability to build trust and maintain cooperative relationships with diverse partners and communities.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Overview & Salary
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