T/TA Manager- Suicide Prevention in Tribal Communities

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma seeks a T/TA Manager- Suicide Prevention in Tribal Communities to deliver innovative training and technical assistance that promotes culturally aligned suicide prevention practice within tribal communities.

The role supports needs assessment for Tribal grantees and communities and develops information about effective programs and policies to improve suicide care and upstream prevention.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 72 months of related experience in lieu of master's can substitute for the degree.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience training and consulting around public health in tribal settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of tribal communities and families required.
• Background check is mandatory.
• Remote work designation subject to approval.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative training and technical assistance for culturally aligned suicide prevention in tribal communities.
• Support needs assessment for Tribal grantees and communities and review information about effective programs and practices.
• Build prevention capacity and expand the Tribal workforce under SPRC Director of Tribal Initiatives.

Skills

Training and consultation

Public health knowledge

Cultural competence

Education

Master's degree

72 months related experience in lieu of master's

Job description

Pay Range

Commensurate based on education and experience

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel

Required

For Best Consideration Date

11/13/2026

Position Introduction

The T/TA Manager- Suicide Prevention in Tribal Communities is responsible for delivering innovative training and technical assistance (T/TA) that promotes culturally aligned suicide prevention practice within tribal communities and enhances strong suicide prevention infrastructure within Tribal Nations. The T/TA Lead will support needs assessment for Tribal grantees, organizations, governments, and communities and will review, share, and develop information about effective programs, organizational policies, and practices that improve suicide care, upstream prevention, and postvention across Tribal settings. Under the supervision of the SPRC Director of Tribal Initiatives, this position will provide expert technical assistance that builds prevention capacity, supports the expansion of an informed Tribal workforce, and strengthens Tribal-specific suicide prevention resources available to communities, families, and people with lived experience. A successful candidate will have extensive experience implementing suicide prevention practices in Tribal settings and an in-depth knowledge of the needs of Tribal communities.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree.
• 36 months of program administration or related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution

will accept 72 months of related experience in lieu of the master's degree for a total of 108 months of related experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Valid Driver's License

Department Preferences

• Master's degree in public health, behavioral health, or adult education and 36 months of related experience providing training and consultation around public health and/or behavioral health in tribal settings and communities.
• Deep understanding of the strengths and needs of tribal communities and families.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check

Yes

Special Indications

• Position subject to renewal based on availability of funds
• Remote work designation dependent upon approval