Chief of Staff
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
