Tribal Administrator

The Administrator is the chief administrative and executive operations officer of the Tribe. The Administrator is vested with the authority to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of several staff and departments of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe’s Government and its subordinate entities.

1. A successful candidate will possess the following preferred Qualifications:

A. Master’s Degree in Public Administration or equivalent field and five (5) or more years of successful experience as a Chief Executive Officer (or equivalent position) of a Public or Tribal Government or in a corporate structure with multiple departments and entities; or

B. Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or similar field, and ten (10) or more years of successful progressive experience working in a Public or Tribal Government managerial

or executive capacity or similar environment in a corporate structure; or

C. An acceptable combination of education and experience that, in the Tribal Council’s discretion, equates to the preferred qualifications.

2. Requirements include:

A. Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, electronic and auditory; and

B. Submission to, and successful passage of, drug-testing and background check

requirements; and

C. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Tribe’s auto insurer;

and

D. Have considerable working knowledge of United States federal and other laws impacting American Indian tribal nations; and

E. Have strong working knowledge of government accounting, generally accepted accounting principles, and sound financial and audit practices; and

F. Have strong authoritative managerial and organizational management skills that inspire respect amongst colleagues and a positive team atmosphere; and

G. Have excellent working knowledge of computers and common software programs such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and financial software.

H. An official completed Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe employment application and verification documents (transcript(s), certification(s), reference letter(s), documentation of salary, etc.) are required to confirm qualifications for this position prior to employment.

In compliance with applicable law, regulations and policies, and under the discretion, supervision, and general direction of the Tribal Council, the Administrator shall undertake duties and responsibilities such as, but not limited to, the following:

1. Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Senior Management Team.

2. Oversee the preparation and administration of annual budgets, reports, and projects.

3. Evaluate performance, analyze, and interpret data and metrics to improve outcomes.

4. Attend required meetings and events to report upon the progress of the Tribe or its entity(ies).

5. Oversee the creation and maintenance of a centralized archive and repository for tribal government data and proprietary information.

6. Serve as an official representative to tribal, national, state, or local events, professional or civic organizations, and other entities as delegated by the Tribal Council.

7. Ensure the appropriate administration of tribal government and non-profit entity programs, services, and stewardship of the real and personal property of the Tribe.

8. Recommend the creation of laws, codes, regulations policies, procedures, and carry out processes that ensure efficient effective operational, reporting, evaluation, and compliance systems within the government of the Tribe and its entities.

9. Work cooperatively with Tribal Council committees and subordinate tribal staff, departments, and entities to direct and support a structured cohesive administration accomplishing measurable short- and long-range goals consistent with the vision of the Tribal Council.

10. Timely complete all other duties as assigned by the Tribal Council or required by applicable law within stated time parameters.

$80,000 - $150,000 annually