What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator – Operational Budget Building position at Maȟpíya Lúta Red Cloud?
Reports to: Executive Vice President
Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Temporary
Pay Range: $15 - $20 per hour, DOE
Mission
Maȟpíya Lúta embraces Lakȟota and Jesuit Catholic values and teachings to grow as a
community through education, spiritual formation, Lakȟota language, art, and culture.ML |
RC includes two elementary schools, a high school, Heritage Center, and six parishes on Pine
Ridge Indian Reservation in SW South Dakota. By integrating both Lakota culture and
heritage with spiritual beliefs from the Lakota and Catholic traditions, ML | RC aims to
educate both the mind and the heart of its students, creating leaders of tomorrow with
competence, conscience, and compassion.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Project Coordinator to assist with the
budget-building process for our upcoming fiscal year. This is a temporary position that requires a
proactive individual with a solid understanding of budgeting, a strong command of Excel and Google
Sheets, and excellent communication skills. The Project Manager will work closely with internal
teams to ensure accurate budget data is compiled, tracked, and reported throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Budget Coordination: Assist in gathering financial data from various departments and help
- Data Management: Use Excel and Google Sheets to maintain and organize budget data,
- Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular budget updates to stakeholders, highlighting
- Collaboration: Work with finance teams and department heads to understand budget needs
- Documentation: Ensure all budget documentation is filed correctly and accessible for future
- Timeline Management: Track progress against deadlines and ensure that the budget process
- Problem Solving: Identify issues or discrepancies in budget data and work with teams to
Requirements:
- Experience: 2 years in project management, budgeting, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) and
- Attention to Detail: Ability to work with large sets of data and ensure accuracy in budget
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively
- Organization: Excellent time management and multitasking skills to manage competing
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues related to
budget data.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with budgeting software or financial planning tools is a plus.
- Experience working in a temporary or project-based role.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new tools and software.
Physical Qualifications:
- Must be able to sit and stand for a prolonged period of time.
- Must be able to lift 25lbs.
To Apply: send completed application and resume to
Brenda Bad Heart Bull, Vice President for HR
Mahpiya Luta | Red Cloud
100 Mission Drive
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
brendabhb@mahpiyaluta.org
Salary : $15 - $20
