Job Description
Here's What You'll Be Doing Provides direct leadership, supervision, and development of all Executive Council support staff
Manages Executive Council calendars, schedules, meeting coordination, communication, and priority planning
Coordinates the flow of information, correspondence, and requests to and from Executive Council
Serves as the primary liaison between Executive Council, Tribal departments, community members, and external organizations
Develops and implements administrative processes that improve efficiency, communication, and service to Executive Council
Ensures timely preparation and distribution of meeting materials, agendas, reports, and supporting documentation
Monitors project and initiative progress on behalf of Executive Council and follows up with departments regarding assigned actions and deadlines
Facilitates communication and coordination among Tribal government programs, leadership teams, boards, commissions, and external partners
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, records, and Executive Council business
Assists Executive Council in strategic planning, organizational initiatives, budget management, and priority-setting activities
Develops reports, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications
Represents Executive Council in meetings and special projects as assigned
What you'll need to be successful (Applicants will be screened based on these minimum requirements and in compliance with the Tribal Preference Policy)
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Organizational Leadership, Political Science, or a related field; or lesser education with 10 years of relevant administrative experience at the pinnacle level.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative, executive support, governmental affairs, organizational leadership, or management experience
Three (3) years of supervisory experience leading professional or administrative staff
Experience working with Tribal governments, elected officials, or governmental entities.
Experience supporting executive-level leaders, governing boards, or elected bodies.
Knowledge of Tribal sovereignty, Tribal governance, and intergovernmental relations
Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars, priorities, and multiple competing demands
Strong knowledge of organizational operations, governance practices, and executive-level communications
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy in highly sensitive situations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, and related business applications
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, leadership teams, employees, community members, and external stakeholders
Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Community's vehicle insurance policy
Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Background Checks and Screening Requirements (Only Include all applicable)
Basic Background and Drug Screen (National Federal Criminal, State Criminal, County Criminal, National Sex Offender, Education Verification, Previous Employment Verification)
DOJ Fingerprinting
Credit Check
DOT (Driver's/CDL Checks)
Benefits you'll love Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
3 weeks of paid holidays
Premium free health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Short term disability
Life insurance
401k with match
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours