Tribal Operations Director - Kenaitze Tribal Member Only

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

About The Position

The Tribal Operations Director acts in a key leadership role within Kenaitze Indian Tribe whose primary responsibility is the oversight of Tribal Administration operations. The Director provides guidance to the Executive Director in strategic planning, goals, initiatives and structure in alignment with KIT's values and vision. The Director reports to the Executive Director, and responds to budgetary and performance measures, achievement of goals and strategies, and results of monitoring functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Finance or related field, or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree
Five (5) years of supervisory and management experience
Must have a valid driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy , or obtain an Alaska State driver's license within 90 days of hire
Kenaitze Tribal Member Only

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
Effective problem solving, negotiation, conflict management and leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills
Ability to hold staff accountable and to motivate and develop them to do their job effectively and efficiently
Solid working knowledge of budgeting and grants management
Solid working knowledge of accreditation standards and implementation
Aligned with Kenaitze Indian Tribe's history, governance structure, subsistence, Tribal enrollment, and cultural heritage, as well as factors impacting sovereignty and self-governance
Knowledge of legal, political, social, cultural and economic issues of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others

Responsibilities

Implements all policies adopted by the Tribal Council
Informs the Tribal Council accurately and fully regarding Tribal Administration programs
Responsible to design, implement, maintain and present key measures of organizational performance and recommendations where warranted on potential changes in policy to improve performance on key measures
Responsible for execution of the strategic plan recommended to and adopted by the Tribe's management, i.e. responsible to meet targets in the plan and to implement and share with the council performance on strategic plan metrics
Designs and implements an effective internal communication system
Builds and maintains an operation management team that identifies and resolves issues/problems
Develops and modifies as needed an effective operations organizational structure
Hires, supervises, directs, mentors and develops/improves skills of staff in the performance of their duties in collaboration with the Executive Director
Provides overall control and direction for the personnel function of the Tribe, including active participation in or approval of personnel actions
Evaluates the services provided by the Tribe in relation to specified goals and standards, recommends modifications where appropriate
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance