LA – Tribal Administrator – Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

JOB TITLE:

Tribal Administrator

DEPARTMENT:

Administration

SUPERVISOR:

Tribal Administrator

SALARY:

125,000 – 200,000

JOB SUMMARY:

The Tribal Administrator (TA) of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana (Tribe) plays a pivotal role in steering the operations of the Tribal government. Reporting directly to the Tribal Chairperson, the TA oversees the comprehensive daily operations, encompassing areas such as administration, financial management, human resources, information technology, property, and procurement. Furthermore, the TA is tasked with the crucial responsibility of supervising all tribal directors and their direct reports. Guided by the Tribe’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, the TA leads the charge in formulating and executing both immediate and long-term strategies that align with the Tribe’s objectives. This role is pivotal to the Tribe’s overarching success, granting the TA the authority to make top-tier managerial decisions. Moreover, the TA ensures the faithful implementation of policies, orders, and resolutions approved by the Tribal Council. It is also the TA’s responsibility to undertake any additional duties, powers, or authority periodically delegated or stipulated by the Tribal Council.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work cooperatively with the Tribal Chairman to execute tribal administrative affairs, as delegated by the tribal council i.e., to adopt a governance framework that preserves and supports the sovereign nature and actions of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe.
  • Prepare annually, short- and long-term strategic plans that will support and promote the mission, vision, goals and objectives set forth by the Tribal Chairman to execute tribal administrative affairs as delegated by tribal council i.e., sets strategic goals and makes sure they are measurable and
  • Recommend the creation of laws, codes, ordinances, contracts or similar documents, materials, policies & procedures to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness for tribal government operations.
  • Develops, reviews, and maintains policies and procedures to ensure accountability.
  • Provide direction and oversight for all operating procedures for programs and departments in accordance with any and all applicable federal program guidelines or requirements and tribal government initiatives.
  • Create a centralized archive and a secure electronic repository for tribal government and subordinate business data and organizational information or proprietary materials.
  • Reports weekly/monthly updates, or as needed to Tribal Council, other parties/entities and tribal members on the operational and financial status of the government. Relays pertinent information back to operational components as needed.
  • 8. Maintains an awareness of the developments and changes on the local, state, and federal levels potentially impacting the tribe. Assess risks to the tribe and ensure those are monitored and minimized.
  • Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and audits by a reputable auditing firm for Council consideration and approval. Submit the audits to any other authority as required and approved by the Council or appropriate federal agency. Ensures all audit corrective actions are sustainable and tim
  • Ensure Tribal compliance with the various federal laws as well as the Tribe’s Constitution and any other governing agreements or relevant laws.
  • Serve as an official representative of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. Represent and communicate on behalf of the tribe at local, state, and federal legislative events, membership, professional, civic, and other activities or associations when called upon.
  • Reviews and approves (electronic and manual) the expenditures of the Tribe to ensure compliance.
  • Provide oversight to ensure critical functions are carried out by the appropriate staff: that contacts with funding agencies and auditors for awarded grants and contracts are maintained; controlled Tribal correspondence and communications are managed properly; Ensures files, such as project docu
  • Supervisory responsibilities include employee evaluations, approving leave and timekeeping, as well as ensures all supervisors are compliant; Ensures internal controls are maintained.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality and takes responsibility of ensuring compliance of confidentiality is upheld.
  • Other duties/responsibilities as delegated by the Tribal Chairman relative to services to Tribal Council.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • A Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university with an emphasis in one of the following: Public Administration, Community Development, Municipal Planning, Business Administration, or other related degree in a disciplined area applicable to the requirements of the position, and
  • Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience and a minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience working with a Tribal government in an executive level position.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • A Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university with an emphasis in one of the following: Public Administration, Community Development, Municipal Planning, Business Administration, or other related degree in a disciplined area applicable to the requirements of the position, and
  • Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience and a minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience working with a Tribal government in an executive level position.

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