UIC Foundation Executive Director - Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation

UIC Alaska•Anchorage, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director of the Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Foundation will guide the Foundation through a period of significant growth in collaboration with its Board of Directors and UIC Executive Leadership. The role develops and executes the Foundation’s next chapter in alignment with its mission, vision, values, and strategic goals, with a focus on renewing and expanding scholarship and grantmaking opportunities for UIC shareholders and their descendants. The Executive Director manages day-to-day operations, leads staff and organizational development, oversees programs and financial management, and directs fundraising and donor relations. The position builds relationships with regional stakeholders and philanthropic, educational, Tribal, governmental, corporate, and cultural partners; represents the Foundation in the community; and works with the Foundation Board and UIC leadership to sustain organizational stability, continuity, and growth. The role also oversees scholarship administration, applicant communications, operational policies and compliance, and reporting on the Foundation’s progress and key metrics. The position is based in Utqiaġvik or Anchorage, Alaska. Some travel within Alaska and occasional travel to the Lower 48 may be required. Work is typically performed indoors in a well-lit, well-ventilated, moderately quiet office environment, and is generally sedentary, though it may involve frequent standing and walking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; experience of comparable value may substitute for the education requirement.
Eight years of administrative and clerical experience, including four years with managerial responsibilities involving budgeting and supervision; some indirect supervision may count.
Four years of experience working for an Alaska Native Corporation or with Alaska Native communities and populations.
Strong knowledge and understanding of Iñupiat culture.
Comprehensive understanding of Alaska Native Corporations and their responsibilities to shareholders.
Strong leadership, project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to grow and lead a team while building on strong cultural values and practices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and internet applications.
Knowledge of nonprofit governance, compliance, and best practices.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including donors, community members, and stakeholders.
Passion for education and commitment to advancing the success of UIC shareholders, descendants, and their communities.
Demonstrated enthusiasm and vision for shareholder and community development.
Ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with superiors, peers, and subordinates.
Discretion when working with confidential information.
Ability to read from computer screens and printed materials, sit for extended periods, and communicate effectively through speech and hearing.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Two years of executive-level nonprofit experience.
Two years of grant writing and fundraising experience.
Proven success in fundraising and donor relations, particularly in a philanthropic or educational setting.

Responsibilities

Lead the Foundation through major growth and develop and implement appropriate support systems.
Develop and execute a strategic vision aligned with the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values, fostering collaboration among regional stakeholders to support student success and cultural opportunities.
Oversee Foundation operations collaboratively with staff and the Board, supporting an equitable and inclusive environment and staff health, safety, and work satisfaction.
Oversee the design and execution of programs aligned with the Foundation’s strategic plan and values.
Manage the organization’s budget and oversee its endowment strategy in partnership with UIC Executive Leadership.
Manage the Foundation’s day-to-day operations.
Review scholarship applications and make eligibility determinations.
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance.
Monitor the Foundation’s budget, track expenses, and ensure appropriate resource allocation.
Coordinate with departments, stakeholders, and partners to align Foundation activities with its mission and goals.
Generate regular reports on progress, challenges, and key metrics for leadership.
Work with applicants to collect required scholarship documentation and serve as their primary point of contact.
Develop and distribute scholarship guidelines, FAQs, application instructions, and other informational materials.
Respond to inquiries from applicants, parents, and educational institutions.
Support outreach to increase awareness of scholarship opportunities.
Build and strengthen relationships that advance the Foundation’s mission and support its long-term work.
Serve as chief fundraiser and mission advocate; develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
Establish and maintain relationships with philanthropic, educational, Tribal, governmental, corporate, and cultural partners.
Represent the Foundation in the community, promote its mission and values, and foster community among students, partners, and program participants.
Partner with the Foundation Board and UIC Executive Leadership to support strong relationships, stability, continuity, and growth.
Work with the Foundation Board on strategic dialogue, programs, and organizational structure, drawing on its expertise and networks.
Collaborate with and serve as the primary liaison to UIC.