JOB TITLE:

Tribal Administrator

DEPARTMENT:

Executive & Management Staff

SUPERVISOR:

Wichita Executive Committee

SALARY:

$68,000-$94,000

JOB SUMMARY:

The Tribal Administrator is responsible for the management, coordination, and supervision of all tribal programs, services, and departments. Ensures tribal policies, resolutions, and ordinances are implemented and the tribal government operates by the Tribe’s constitution and bylaws. Works closely with the Wichita Executive Committee, Department Administrators/Directors, and the community to advance the Tribe’s goals and objectives. Provides supervision for Administrators, Directors, and administrative staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans, develops, implements, and monitors the programs within the department.
  • Develops and administers an annual needs assessment to obtain input from Tribal stakeholders for their department, as an integral part of strategic planning for the Tribe.
  • Establishes long-term and short-term departmental goals and objectives.
  • Works with staff to prepare and submit annual strategic planning documents to incorporate into the Tribe’s annual strategic implementation plan.
  • Ensures department staff know and understand the long-term and short-term departmental goals and objectives.
  • dentifies funding sources and develops positive working relationships with individuals, agencies, and organizations that may contribute to the accomplishment of department goals.
  • Oversees contract and grant writing proposals to procure special project and program funding.
  • Monitors the progress of current programs, grants, and contracts by establishing and using guidelines to measure program and service outcomes.
  • Develops Tribal specific strategies to ensure readiness to adapt programs and services to policy and regulatory changes that take place at the state and national levels.
  • Creates, develops, implements, and promotes innovative partnerships and projects with other tribes and federal agencies, state agencies, and other organizations.
  • Attends local, state, and regional meetings and conferences.
  • Researches, designs, and plans to ensure that appropriate department performance and quality training are met and to ensure the professional growth of staff.
  • Prepares and submits quarterly reports to include progress in meeting identified strategic goals, objectives, and activities during the previous quarter.
  • Supervises program staff and implements personnel functions that include evaluating work performance and disciplinary actions.
  • Performs other tasks related to the position as necessary or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business, or a related field from an accredited College or University with (5) years of experience in the administration or management of tribal government operations, or a position of equal level of responsibility.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possess a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Business, or related field from an accredited College or University with three years of verifiable, successful work experience in the administration or management of tribal government operations, or in a position of equal level of responsibility.

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