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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) reports directly to the Tribal Chairperson, under the direction of the Tribal Council. The CEO is responsible for the effective and efficient administration of the overall tribal operations and serves as the principal operating executive for implementing Tribal policies and directives. The CEO directs and oversees the development of all programs, services, activities, plans, and budgets for the Tribe. The CEO provides initiative in identifying needs, deficiencies, and other areas of improvement and supports the development and/or revision of policies and procedures to address those needs. The CEO is responsible for developing of and implementing Tribal goals and objectives, program services, economic development, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. The CEO provides supervision and leadership to directors, program managers, program coordinators, and management staff to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Tribe and to accomplish directives, strategic initiatives, goals, and objectives.
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Work Schedule:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 1 hour lunch (unpaid)
Job Functions:
include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Governance
- Administration
- Leadership
- Financial Management
- Economic Development
- Program Management
- Grant Writing
- Emergency Management
- Other duties as assigned to support the efficient operations of the Tribe.
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Necessary Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Ability to manage and perform with a high degree of autonomy, organization, adaptability, discretion, and professional judgement.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking with large and small groups of different managerial, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
- Must be willing to travel as needed.
- Must be able to demonstrate respect for and awareness of Native American customs, traditions, and socioeconomic needs.
- Must be able to maintain complete confidentiality.
Requirements
General Requirements:
- Must be insurable through the Tribe’s vehicle insurance required.
- Must pass a criminal and fingerprint background check according to P.L. 101-630 standards required.
- Must pass a pre-employment alcohol/drug screening required.
Education & Experience:
- Masters’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field required.
- Fifteen (15) years’ experience in operations management, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
- Eight (8) years’ experience working in a Tribal organization preferred.
License & Certification:
- Must possess, maintain, and provide proof of a valid Driver’s License (required).
Benefits
- Group Health Care Plan (Health, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability). Employer paid premiums for Employee, Spouse and Dependents
- Supplemental/Voluntary Benefits (Critial Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability)
- HSA Bank Account - Monthly employer contributions
- Retirement Plan (401k, Roth) - Dollar for dollar match up to 6%
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays (Federal, State and Tribal) - Paid according to set work schedule only
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Assistance Program
- Wellness Program - Earn up to $1,000 into your HSA account per year
