Assistant Director

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR.

In House Only Applicants (Tribal Members and Employees currently working within a Kickapoo Entity)

Position: Assistant Director

Supervisor: Director

Division: Reservation Services Administration

Department: Community Workforce (Inokoskipki)

The Assistant Director for Community Workforce (Inokoskipki) is responsible for the overall operation and function of the Community Workforce (Inokoskipki). The incumbent in this position has responsibility to ensure that the department operates in an efficient and effective manner and within the budget.

• Supervise Community Workforce (Inokoskipki) staff in conjunction with Director and supervisors.
• Take and prepare meeting notes.
• Duties include staffing, budgeting, administrative support, purchasing, mail, bookkeeping, equipment maintenance, facilities, and /or other related functions.
• Establish procedures that implement operational policies.
• Interpret policies and procedures as established by superiors.
• Make travel arrangements and itineraries for department head.
• Maintain appointment schedules and calendars for department head.
• Compile data based on research techniques and on statistical compilations involving an understanding of operating programs, policies, and procedures.
• Independently compose reports and correspondence.
• Arrange, participate in, and implement conferences and committee meetings.
• Organize and maintain papers and electronic files; manage projects; conduct research; and disseminate information by using the telephone, mail services, websites and email.
• Coordinate office activities and schedules; develop and recommend office procedures and systems; ensure smooth office operations.
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; prepare background documents as necessary.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

• Ability to accurately deal with difficult dictation.
• Ability to perform difficult typing duties.
• Administrative ability.
• Supervisory ability.
• Mathematics:
  Ability to perform simple arithmetic for accounting and other calculations.
• Language & Communication:
  Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and Spanish, and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal direction.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and maintain security of confidential data and information.
• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs and way of life.

This position does carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications: Five (5) years of relevant experience, of which three (3) must have included organization, coordination and performance of duties at a responsible level. One (1) year of administrative office support services to a manager at an executive beyond minimum required.

High school diploma or graduation equivalent diploma (GED)

Preferred Qualifications: Previous work related experience is preferred.