Job Purpose:
The GIS Enhancement Project is a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation. The Project Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day operations and implementation of all aspects of the Work Plan and coordinate the Goals & Objectives against the proposed timeline, interface with the FPCC business office for fiscal matters, and coordinating with faculty and staff related to the GIS Enhancement Project.

Duties:

• Conduct, schedule, and contract with external evaluator using FPCC procurement policies and procedures.
• Develop and submit required reports to funding agency as required.
• Contact other TCU’s and colleges that have drone or UAV programs.
• Assist STEM faculty in the implementation of the GIS Enhancement Project objectives.
• Review course numbers and names to confirm that they are compatible with the Montana University System.
• Assess the relevance of incorporating a drone or MBM component into Native American Studies NASX 117 (History and Culture of the Fort Peck Tribes) and NASX 191 (Indigenous Cultural Resource Protection and Preservation).
• Collaborate with the Fort Peck Tribe’s Cultural Resources Department and the Fort Peck Office of Environment Protection to determine possible course options for a
  summer field study to enhance the project options for students.
• Develop opportunities for students to understand the connection of modern technology and Tribal culture within the established program.
• Develop and submit required close-out reports to the funding agency.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, excellent organizational and communication skills.