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