Executive Director

Job Location:

Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma - McLoud, OK 74851

This position organizationally falls under the Business Committee of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma. Operational hours are Monday through Friday; 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. or as may be needed to manage the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma programs and services to better serve the tribal members. The purpose of this position is to provide executive leadership, administrative management, and operational development of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma.

This position is responsible for administering the governmental affairs of the tribe including implementation of policies, procedures, strategies, legislation, and regulations enacted by the Tribal Business Committee and Kickapoo General Council.

The Tribal Administration programs include Social Services, BIA Self-Governance, Childcare, Cultural Resources, Indian Child Welfare, Child Support, Environmental Protection, Tax Department, Education, Head Start, Elder Services, Tribal Maintenance, Police Department, Tribal Court, Enrollment, Property and Procurement, Human Resources, Accounting, and Tribal Committees and Commissions.

• Knowledge of the operations of tribal programs; must be able to meet with the public on a constant daily basis.
• Ability to speak and understand the Kickapoo Language.

Ability to work under pressure and maintain personal composure; evaluate situations and act/react appropriately, using tact in dealing with staff, visitors, and tribal members in difficult situations. Excellent management skills are essential. The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job as an administrator in a tribal office setting with programs and services normally associated.

Normal office conditions exist as do conditions with other associated programs and services; noise levels, stress, tribal members/visitors flow and number of staff directly managed will vary but may be considered high. Administrative workload will be managed daily with additional hours required from time-to-time. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk and hear/listen. There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading as well as standing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance and computer and color vision.

Talking and hearing/listening are essential to communicate with tribal members/clients/staff and peers. There are constant deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to multi-task, and interact with a wide variety of people at various times and on complicated and diverse issues. Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times and on any occasion wherein representing the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma.

• Directs and coordinates the administration of the Tribal governmental components in accordance with policies as determined by the Business Committee.
• Develops and executes operational plans in accordance with the Tribal Government.
• To the maximum extent feasible, assists with obtaining funding for Tribal projects and programs through private, federal, state, and other appropriate sources.
• Reviews program activity reports and financial statements to determine the status and progress of the Tribal programs to ensure they are achieving their objectives. Revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
• Attends Tribal Business Committee and Kickapoo General Council meetings and informs the members on all matters related to the administration of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma.
• Reviews all continuing Federal competitive and non-competitive grant and contract applications. Ensures applications are submitted timely and are administered in accordance with Federal regulations and Tribal policy.
• Conducts analysis of administrative policies and procedures regularly. Updates policies regularly and creates new policies when necessary.
• Supervises and maintains oversight of the Tribal Administration department directors and provides direction as necessary. Provides mentorship and training as needed.
• Provides leadership and vision for the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma associated programs and services. Attends training as needed.
• Monitors Human Resources functions and policies. Advises the Business Committee of significant employee relation matters.
• Protects tribe against fraud and mismanagement of resources by applying policies with administrative controls.
• Ensures checks and balances are in place and operational procedures are followed.
• Exercises program…