Chief Tribal Administration Executive

Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; McLoud (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma in McLoud, OK seeks an executive leader responsible for administrative management and operational development of tribal programs and services, including implementation of policies, procedures, strategies, legislation, and regulations enacted by the Tribal Business Committee and Kickapoo General Council.

The role oversees Social Services, Education, Tribal Administration, HR, Finance, Police, Tribal Court, Enrollment, and other departments; requires leadership,

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field with ten years’ experience with Indian Tribal governments preferred; or Bachelor’s in Business Administration/Public Administration with at least five years’ experience; or ten years of recent experience with Indian Tribal government.
• Skills: Must be highly motivated, results oriented, and foster an atmosphere that supports and enables others to become highly motivated.
• Requirements: Experience in administration of tribal government, finance, human resources, and current with MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the administration of the Tribal governmental components in accordance with policies as determined by the Business Committee.
• Develops and executes operational plans in accordance with the Tribal Government.
• To the maximum extent feasible, assists with obtaining funding for Tribal projects and programs through private, federal, state, and other appropriate sources.
• Reviews program activity reports and financial statements to determine the status and progress of the Tribal programs to ensure they are achieving their objectives. Revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
• Attends Tribal Business Committee and Kickapoo General Council meetings and informs the members on all matters related to the administration of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma.
• Reviews all continuing Federal competitive and non-competitive grant and contract applications. Ensures applications are submitted timely and are administered in accordance with Federal regulations and Tribal policy.
• Conducts analysis of administrative policies and procedures regularly. Updates policies regularly and creates new policies when necessary.
• Supervises and maintains oversight of the Tribal Administration department directors and provides direction as necessary. Provides mentorship and training as needed.
• Provides leadership and vision for the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma associated programs and services. Attends training as needed.
• Monitors Human Resources functions and policies. Advises the Business Committee of significant employee relation matters.
• Protects tribe against fraud and mismanagement of resources by applying policies with administrative controls.
• Ensures checks and balances are in place and operational procedures are followed.
• Exercises program management controls ethically and in alignment with Federal and Tribal laws and policies.
• Manages the cost productivity of programs through budgetary planning and adherence.
• Assists the Finance Director and Business Committee in the development of the annual General Fund budget.
• Communicates the programmatic and financial condition of the Tribal Administration with the Business Committee monthly, and at least annually with the Kickapoo General Council.
• Ensures financial audits are completed annually in accordance with Federal and Tribal law.
• Serves as a direct contact for tribal members in resolution of issues and need for services.
• Identifies issues and formulates programs and policies that impact the beneficiaries of the services provided by the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma.
• Collaborates with other tribes, Federal Agencies such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Services, local governments, private and/or public sector programs, and the extensions of all other KTO entities to ensure continuity of services for tribal members.
• Communicates Tribal Administration program information, events, and other relevant information to the members of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Public administration

Policy development

Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Public Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma in McLoud, OK seeks an executive leader responsible for administrative management and operational development of tribal programs and services, including implementation of policies, procedures, strategies, legislation, and regulations enacted by the Tribal Business Committee and Kickapoo General Council.

The role oversees Social Services, Education, Tribal Administration, HR, Finance, Police, Tribal Court, Enrollment, and other departments; requires leadership,