Strategic Leader, Education & Youth Services

Puyallup Tribe; Cushman (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement/401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays

Birthday leave

Job summary

Puyallup Tribe is seeking an Education and Youth Services Executive Director to lead the division, set strategic direction, and ensure accountability across departments. The role requires deep knowledge of tribal governance, federal and state regulations, and strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have senior management experience, a track record in budgeting and grant management, and the ability to build relationships with tribal entities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or Master’s degree (M.A.) from four‑year college or university in Education, Public Administration, Social Services, Youth Development, Tribal Governance, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership or related field; and six years experience and/or training in a senior management level capacity managing subordinate program supervisors; or equivalent combination of education and management experience and/or training in overseeing departments or programs.
• Must demonstrate previous experience managing a departmental budget.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grant management required.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and database required.
• Strong writing and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and promotes the mission and direction of the Education and Youth Services Division.
• Ensures full compliance across the Education and Youth Services Departments operating within the procedures set forth in the applicable Tribal codes.
• Provides administrative technical assistance, leadership, and supervision of Education and Youth Services departments to assure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assists Directors or Programs in establishing departmental goals and objectives for the Annual Operations plan.
• Reviews and evaluates changes in federal, state laws and tribal code that will impact the delivery of services.

Skills

Senior management experience

Budget management

Grant management

Leadership

Policy compliance

Communication

Strategic planning

Interdepartmental coordination

Microsoft Office

Database knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Services, Youth Development, Tribal Governance, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database

Job description

Puyallup Tribe is seeking an Education and Youth Services Executive Director to lead the division, set strategic direction, and ensure accountability across departments. The role requires deep knowledge of tribal governance, federal and state regulations, and strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have senior management experience, a track record in budgeting and grant management, and the ability to build relationships with tribal entities,