 Expand the College Fund's influence and partnerships with TCUs, education and policy organizations, institutions of higher education, and philanthropy. Foster an environment of capacity building, managed growth, and organizational development in collaboration with the ELT, ensuring efficient resource allocation and maximizing team members; skills and abilities. o Facilitate the use of planning and project management tools and relationships encouraging defined relationships and outcomes across the College Fund and with partners. In partnership with the President and ELT, motivate and inspire staff to work collaboratively towards the College Fund's vision and goals by providing expert advice, critical analysis and problem-solving, and supportive communications. Provide organizing support with strategic planning, annual planning, and budget development, and support team leaders with their processes. Strengthen and play an active role in management and governance culture and practices that reflect the College Fund’s core cultural and mission-oriented values.

American Indian College Fund 

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a key member of the President &amp; CEO’s executive leadership team (ELT). This role is instrumental in achieving the College Fund’s vision of thriving, prosperous tribal families and communities by supporting American Indian and Alaska Native student’s; college access and success and enhancing the capacity of TCUs to fulfill their cultural, workforce education, and community engagement missions. The CSO directly supports the President in the implementation of strategic and annual plans and budgeting and collaborates with the College Fund team, Board of Trustees, and partners to achieve the College Fund vision and its strategic priorities. The CSO serves as a thought partner, innovative strategist, and provides expert advice supporting problem identification and creative solutions that remove barriers to the College Fund success. At the request of the President, the CSO represents the College Fund and develops critical partnerships that build the College Fund’s network, increase Native students, TCUs, and College Fund capacity, visibility, and resource development.

Graduate degree preferred. At least five years of leadership experience in a nonprofit, for-profit, government, or philanthropy, working on growth, program development, strategy, planning, or related issues. Knowledge and demonstrable prior experience working in the tribal college movement and/or with tribally controlled education. Demonstrated knowledge of tribal sovereignty and knowledge of tribal people including those served by the College Fund and TCUs. Additional Skills &amp; Requirements: Demonstrated experience in program management and administration. Comprehensive working knowledge of organizational planning, organizational structure, budgeting, administrative operations, and fundraising. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies. Strong relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus and strengthen the collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced and outcomes-driven environment while remaining grounded in cultural values and practices including promoting wellness and self-care among constituencies and colleagues. Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Demonstrated ability to use project management and planning tools.

Chief Strategy Officer 

(includes, but is not limited to, the following)

Provides legal advice to the Tribal Board, and Tribal Committees.

Provides day-to-day legal advice and representation for the various Tribal Entities and Departments.

Researches and prepares legal documents and opinions.

Draft and review tribal resolutions, policies, and procedures.

Represents Sault Tribe in meetings and negotiations.

Appears in Tribal, State, and Federal courts and before legislative bodies.

Monitors legislation and legal proceedings that may affect the interests of the Sault Tribe.

Consults with and keeps the General Counsel apprised of important issues.

Provides occasional backup in child welfare cases in Tribal and State court.

Provides occasional backup in criminal cases in Tribal court.

Attend Tribal Board meetings, workshops, or committee meetings as needed.

All other job-related duties as assigned.

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians 

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Staff Attorney represents the interests of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and is responsible for providing legal services to the Tribe’s operations.

 Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.

 0 to 5 years of experience working as a practicing attorney required. Experience in Indian law preferred. Litigation experience preferred. Experience in an in-house environment preferred.

 Member in good standing of any state bar or willing to get licensed. If licensed in another state or not yet licensed, must obtain the State of Michigan bar membership within one year of hire. Willing to be admitted to the federal district courts in Michigan and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Sault Tribal Court. Must maintain good standing for all applicable bar admissions. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver’s license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check pursuant to the Tribe’s Human Resources policies. Must comply with the Sault Tribe’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy which may include random drug tests.

 Must have knowledge of State, and Federal law and a willingness to learn Tribal Law. Must have knowledge of State and Federal legislative and political processes. Must have excellent reading, writing, and communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing, and by telephone and email with co-workers, supervisors and the general public. Must have excellent organizational skills; organizing work, prioritizing tasks and managing time. Must be able to establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supervisors and the general public. Must be able to work in high stress environment and handle difficult situations. Must be able to work with minimal to no supervision. Must be able to prepare clear, concise, thorough, meaningful, and grammatically correct written reports, letters, memoranda, policy and procedural drafts, and other written documents. Must maintain confidentiality. Native American preferred.

Staff Attorney

Please send the completed Job Application to the following address or email: Attn: Human Resources Mi'kmaq Nation 7 Northern Road Presque Isle, Me. 04769 

FUNCTIONS/TASKS: Conduct a health and developmental history of the patient and/or family member and perform a physical examination using palpation, percussion, auscultation, observation skills, and appropriate diagnostic instruments. Orders and/or performs screening and diagnostic tests and procedures (lab studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, etc.) Interprets test results and analyzes all collected data, discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to identify all stages of physical, emotional, or mental problems, and prioritizes health care needs, i.e., formulates a problem list. The electronic medical record accepts timely documentation of data, patient assessment, and care plans. Makes diagnoses and decisions concerning the medical and nursing care needs of the patient, formulates and implements a plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities.

Mi'kmaq Nation 

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Deputy Director Nurse Practitioner (FNP)/Primary Care Provider is responsible for the direct and comprehensive primary, preventive, and therapeutic medical and nursing care across the patient life span, i.e., geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients and their families of the Micmac community. The FNP will work autonomously as the solo provider in the facility, performing most assignments independently, and is self-directed with considerable latitude in performing duties, seeking the guidance of a general physician as needed. The FNP resolves most conflicts and uses individual judgment and clinical judgment skills to develop new procedures, practices, and approaches to care for patients.

$54-$75 ($112,320-$156,030) ***$20,000 SIGN- ON BONUS to be paid out after successful completion of six (6) month probationary period***

EDUCATION (AND PERTINENT EXPERIENCE): Officially accredited to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by AANP or ANCC with at least five years' experience. 

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a current and valid unrestricted Maine license (or be eligible for) from the State Board of Nursing for Advanced Nursing Practice. Meet all state requirements and obtain valid Prescriptive Authority and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensure. Be BLS certified and possess a valid driver's license and access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance. 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED: Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate program activities to ensure efficient, proficient, and impactful program performance. Knowledge of Federal regulations of Community (Public) Health Nursing. Self directed/motivated. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain accurate and current client records. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including possessing computer literacy. Possesses solid supervisory skills.

Deputy Director Nurse Practioner 

Please send the completed Job Application to the following address or email: Attn: Human Resource Mi'kmaq Nation 7 Northern Road Presque Isle, Me. 04769

FUNCTIONS/TASKS: Conducts a health and developmental history from the patient and/or family member and performs a physical examination using palpation, percussion, auscultation, observation skills, using appropriate diagnostic instruments.

Orders and/or performs screening and diagnostic tests and procedures (lab studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, etc.) Interprets test results and analyzes all collected data, discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to identify all stages of physical, emotional or mental problems, and prioritizes health care needs; i.e. formulates a problem list. Timely documentation of data, patient assessment and care plan in acceptable form in the electronic medical record. Makes diagnosis and decisions concerning medical care needs of the patient, formulates and implements a plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribes medications, and consults with other health care providers. Provides surveillance of medical regimens for stabilized chronically ill persons, recognizing when to refer the patient to a provider for other specialists. Identifies and manages both minor and serious acute and chronic illnesses (e.g. cough colds, upper respiratory infections, venereal diseases, hypertension, tuberculosis, heart disease, diabetes etc.) in accordance with established standards of medical care and approved clinical privileges. Performs minor surgical and invasive procedures i.e., suture of lacerations not involving nerves or tendons, incisions and drainage of abscesses, insertion and/or removal of birth control, joint injections, toenail removal, skin biopsy and freezing of warts. Provides direct physical and psychological care in emergencies and in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress and to enhance the patient's coping ability. Supports the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic to include prescribing, creating treatment plans, and engaging patients in counseling services. Provides health care and preventative services to healthy individuals, including guidance in nutrition, illness, prevention, accident prevention, growth and development. Prescribes medications as delineated in the approved clinical privileges for a variety of symptoms and illnesses. Monitors the effectiveness of medications, adjusts medication dosages as appropriate to the patient's response. Assesses, plans and is involved in meeting the health needs of community and group health needs, taking into consideration socioeconomic, epidemiological and cultural influences. Develops and conducts health education classes and/or specialty clinics such as immunization, well-baby, nutrition, pre-natal care, parenting, women's health, men's health, adolescent health or employee health. Adapts educational material/methods to meet the audience/patient level of understanding. Teaches and counsels patient and family on disease prevention and health maintenance techniques. Promotes responsible behavior and implements plans to further enhance patient/family understanding of medical problems. Contributes with other health professionals to develop treatment protocols, standards of practice and policies. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities, including audits, chart review, development of review criteria, development of plans for improving performance and evaluation of effectiveness of actions in improving performance. Conducts in-service programs for clinic staff and other health care providers i.e. Community Health Representatives, school nurses) in the community. Consults with other health providers regarding health care issues and complex medical problems. Serves as a preceptor for nursing/nurse practitioner students scheduled to perform clinical rotations in the clinic or community setting. Performs supervisory and management duties as well as serve as the technical director for the clinic, subordinate primary health care providers and support staff, as assigned. Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills by participating in seminars, accredited home study, in-service education, etc.

SUMMARY OF POSITON: The Medical Director (MD)/Primary Care Provider is responsible for the direct and comprehensive primary, preventive and therapeutic medical care across the patient life span i.e., geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and infant patients and their families of the Mi'kmaq community. The MD will work autonomously as the solo provider in the facility performing most assignments independently and is self-directed with considerable latitude in the performance of duties. The MD resolves most conflicts and uses individual judgment and clinical judgment skills to develop new procedures, practices and approaches to care for patients.

EDUCATON (AND PERTINENT EXPERIENCE): Officially accredited to practice as a Medical Doctor (MD) by AMA with a minimum of five years’ experience. 

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess current and valid unrestricted Maine license (or eligible for) from the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. Meet all state requirements and obtain valid Prescriptive Authority and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensure. Be BLS certified and possess a valid driver's license, and access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance. 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED: Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate program activities to ensure efficient, proficient, and impacting program performance. Knowledge in Federal regulations pertaining to Community (Public) Health. Self- directed/motivated. Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team. Ability to maintain accurate and current client records. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including possessing computer literacy. Possess strong supervisory skills. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Regular office environment. Requires some outreach in the client's home. Will be required to travel throughout Aroostook County utilizing any agency vehicles available, or personal vehicle. Will also travel throughout the State of Maine and out-of state, approximately 5%. 

KNOWLEDGE: Incumbent must have knowledge of the wide range of professional medical practitioner principles, concepts, practices and procedures applied in order to provide therapeutic health care to individuals and community groups. Knowledge of physical and psycho-social assessment and history taking skill i.e. palpitation, percussion, auscultation, listening and observation in order to perform and complete physical examinations. Ability to interpret diagnostic tests and procedures and to analyze data in order to discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, community results and to identify early stages of serious physical, emotional or psychological problems, make a diagnosis, and to implement or modify treatment. Ability to assess and treat both minor and serious illness and health status such as respiratory infections, lacerations, fractures, pregnancy, urinary tract infections, trauma, etc. Knowledge of prevention and health maintenance measures, disease control activities, and early identification of disease in order to provide health maintenance education to individuals and community groups. Knowledge of customs, socio-economics, medical anthropology and special health problems such as substance abuse, physical abuse, malnutrition, endemic disease of the population sewed. Knowledge of public health principles and issues, health care systems and community-based based resources in order to work cooperatively with community groups and leaders to provide quality health care. Knowledge of and ability to treat most chronic health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, substance abuse and nicotine addiction. Ability to counsel and teach healthy and ill individuals, families and groups on preventative care and health care maintenance i.e., common nutrition, common illnesses and growth and development through the life span. Ability to recognize the need for and provide emergency medical treatment for conditions such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, overdose, and respiratory failure. Ability to provide technical direction to nursing staff, ancillary staff and other health care providers. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the medical practitioner, agency policy, and medical principles in order to develop appropriate plans of care within the scope of medical practitioner practice. Knowledge of accreditation requirements such as the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) or Joint Commission. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an ambulatory health care center or community setting where exposure to infections and communicable diseases is common. Requires the wearing of specialized protective equipment to prevent exposure to blood and body fluids. Exposure to all kinds of weather and/or outside climate is necessary to perform clinical assignments away from the duty station. The work may include a certain amount of exposure to hostile and emotionally disturbed patients, families and visitors. Reasonable accommodations may be required to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients. Lifting may involve moving patients or equipment that may weigh over 50 pounds (up to 250 pounds with assistance of another person). There is considerable walking and driving/riding which maybe on rough, poorly repaired roads in the visiting homes, schools and communities. The incumbent may be required to work more than 8 hours per day.

Medical Director 

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American Indian College Fund

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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

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Mi'kmaq Nation

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Mi'kmaq Nation

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