Tribal Courts Director

Under the general guidance of the Executive Director, accomplishes the Tribe’s strategic
objectives by planning, organizing, overseeing, and directing all activities required to operate
and maintain all Court operations and programs. Administers daily operations and ensures
all Court activities are conducted in a respectful, effective, and efficient manner. Contributes
to the development of the Tribe’s strategic goals and ensures implementation and execution
of the Village’s vision.
Upholds the organization’s mission, and values as well as demonstrates an understanding of and
compliance with organization’s policies and procedures.
Promotes the organization’s mission and vision and demonstrates integrity, professionalism,
accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

• Manages and directs professional and support staff in the development and implementation of Tribal Court’s functions to achieve stated goals and objectives.
• Contributes to the Court’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of actions; implementing directives.
• Develops and implements a strategic plan to maintain capacity to deliver services that result in a positive and appropriate outcome for the Native Village of Kotzebue.
• Directs the establishment, implementation and communication of goals, objectives, policies and procedures in accordance with strategic plan and applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and regulatory agencies.
• Achieves the Court’s financial objectives by exercising control and implementation over the budgetary processes.
• Collaborates with the Grant Writer to secure additional funding and grant monies for continuation and expansion of program services.
• Coordinates with the Elder Representative who serves on the Native Village of Kotzebue’s Council as appropriate.
• Works closely and respectfully with the Tribal Court Judges.
• Coordinates with the Clerk for all Tribal Court hearings and manages the Tribal Court calendar.
• Drafts orders and provides clerical support for the Judge as requested.
• Develops and maintains all Tribal Court forms.
• Documents Court policies and ensures that activities follow Tribal law, court rules, and requirements of due process.
• Assures strict confidentiality for all court cases and records.
• Prepares and presents reports on the status, activities, and plans for current and future operations.
• Builds and fosters effective working relationships with other departments, agencies, community entities, local governments, private sector organizations, and tribal members.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Supervises the work of the Tribal court professional and support staff.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Tribe’s policies and applicable laws.
• Improves staff effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; integrating functional objectives; and providing and participating in educational opportunities.
• Hosts and participates in regular meetings to ensure effective communication about financial matters.
• Maintains a positive work environment by motivating team members, fostering teamwork, and addressing and resolving conflicts as they arise.
• Oversees and enforces adherence to administrative and personnel…