ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

Open: September 20, 2022

Close: October 14, 2022 @ 12:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Administrative Officer will be in charge of overseeing the administrative decisions for quality assurance. Responsible for coordinating the operations of programs that support band operations to make procedures: efficient, ethical, and of benefit to the Band's program. Those programs include; Human Resources, Information Technology, Grant Writing, Self-Governance and other similar programs as requested. Reports to the Executive Administrator, full-time position, w/benefits, salary; DOQ.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Program Development

• Coordination of programs operations that are meant to support tribal government operations

• Develop, implement and manage procedures for operations that work under our current governmental structure for all programs

o Develop, implement and manage procedures for operations that work under any future governmental structure we may have (can be an entirely new procedure and is in preparation for CRI's completed project)

o This includes conforming and developing fiscal and physical internal controls that in accordance with OMB super-circular

o Serve as the Self Governance Coordinator at the tribal level and data keeper for the national Self Governance team

• Serve as the decider in Human Resource Grievances as prepared by Human Resources Department and able to write well written narrative ruling

• Work closely with each program in the administrative portion of the organizational chart to increase efficiency and operations

• Serves as the business manager of the band along with the executive director and can approve leave donations, time cards, purchase orders, early check requests

• Responsible for upkeep and monitoring of band wide computer programs and systems

• Update Chairman and other Council members on progress and obtain guidance from the Council on matters

Fiscal Management

• Works closely with accounting in order to increase efficiency and to maximize the Band's purchasing power

o Provides data and coordination on plans to enhance purchasing power, both internally and with other tribes

• Update the Treasurer with progress regularly and work closely to develop procedures and practices

Personnel Management

• Handles the day-to-day operations of the government center

• Is the front line supervisor of the government center staff

• Works in cooperation with the executive director and program directors in collaboration to develop procedures

• Responsible for administration and update of the personnel policy and directors manual on an annual basis

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or any Master's degree preferred, four year degree is the minimum

• 3 year experience in management capacity, supervisory and fund raising experience

• Knowledge or ability to learn accounting practices

• Knowledge of Tribal Government, BIA and State guideline requirements

• Excellent communication skills, including writing ability

• Good organizational skills

• Must be flexible in varied working situations

• Must have valid Minnesota Driver's License and current auto insurance

• Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificated/diplomas are being accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218)-679-1847.