Chief Executive Officer

SUMMARY

Under the guidance and direction of the 7-member Tribal Council, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the day-to-day operational management and oversight of all functions and operations of the programs/departments listed above. This position serves as the executive advisor to the 7 member Tribal Council and reports to the Tribal Council.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration, with 2-3 years of tribal government experience; or a non-degree, with a high school diploma or GED, with at least six (6) years of tribal government experience at the administrative/management level.
• Experience in the following areas is required: fund accounting knowledge, indirect cost principles, grant writing knowledge, public speaking and financial and report writing.
• Advance knowledge of applicable laws, regulations rules, procedures and administration is also required.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under the general direction of the 7 member Tribal Council serving as the principal assistant to the Tribal Chairman and acting as the direct representative of the Tribal Council.
• Handle critical management demands within the tribal government and directly contribute to the overall managerial effectiveness of the operations of the Tribal Government's programs.
• Assist the OMB with the development of the annual budgets for approval by the Tribal Council.
  • Oversee the budget preparation for the various programs of responsibility.
  • Ensure that program/department budgetary goals are achieved by assisting with programs that are cost effective and, insofar as possible, financially self-sufficient.
  • Monitor the use of Federal and State grants in various programs and complete audits of these grants for Tribal Council.
• Oversee all operational areas of the government programs through supervision of department managers/supervisors.
• Serve as principal spokesperson for programs/departments at regularly scheduled Tribal Council meetings.
• Evaluate for merit all recommendations and/or criticisms received and assist programs with decisions on adjustments or changes, within compliance of all applicable federal and program regulations, and only elevate to the Tribal Council level if necessary.
• Develop strong working relationships with programs/departments to assist each in their day-to-day operations.
• Resolve differences arising from budget limitations, personnel ceilings, mandatory policies and procedures and regulations.
• Serve as mediator/liaison in resolving various problem areas or misunderstandings that may arise.
• Conduct staff meetings for increased communication between tribal government departments and for improvement of services to tribal members.
• Recommend new programs to Tribal Council; modify or recommend termination of existing programs based on effectiveness and community needs.
  • Evaluate results achieved in terms or objectives, goals and costs.
  • Analyze workload, the achievement of goals and objectives, total cost of each program, quality of performance, community/public response and satisfaction, and determine/suggest corrective action as needed.
  • Complete factual assessments and determine program shortcomings (if any), their underlying causes, and determine measures required to preclude their recurrence.
  • Maximize the programs/departments contribution in terms of operational effectiveness, service, and support to the community and public served.
• Allocate and reprogram resources within the Tribal Administration Department as required to accommodate changing conditions.
  • Establish accountability and responsibility within department and achieve equal distribution of resources through changes in structure and alignment of functions.
  • Redefine and prioritize departmental requirements and resources.
  • Approve internal policies and operational changes within authority granted.
• Adhere to sound business principles in managing activities that generate income; monitor internal controls in all activities to maintain financially stable condition.
• Carry out current and long-range goals, objectives, plans and policies, as directed by the Tribal Council.
• Other duties as directed or assigned.

Must possess the ability to evaluate the changing needs of the tribe, membership and/or programs/departments and respond accordingly. Must have excellent customer service skills and communication skills both verbally and…