Education & Training Director

KETCHIKAN INDIAN CORPORATION • Ketchikan, AK

5d • $94,992 - $142,489 • Onsite

About The Position

The Education & Training Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Education, SSEATEC, and Facilities/Workforce Development programs. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating departmental operations; supervising managers and staff; managing budgets and grants; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and supporting the educational, workforce development, and training needs of tribal members. The Director serves as a liaison between program staff, Tribal Administration, Tribal Council, funding agencies, and community partners.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Tribal Compacting.
• Knowledge of educational administration, program management, budgeting, grants, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of BIA programs, applicable Public Laws, CFR regulations, and Tribal operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, public speaking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software.
• Ability to work effectively with Tribal members, staff, community partners, and government agencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required.
• At least 3 (three) years’ experience as a certified teacher (K-12).
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and management experience.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to KIC’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to perform essential physical activities associated with office and program operations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Educational program administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise department managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Establish program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate educational and workforce development programs.
• Manage departmental budgets, grants, contracts, and financial resources.
• Proficient in grant writing and grant reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Tribal, Federal, State, BIA, Public Law, and CFR requirements.
• Hire, train, mentor, evaluate, and discipline staff as needed.
• Promote a positive, productive, and culturally responsive work environment.
• Represent KIC at meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Build and maintain partnerships with funding agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Prepare reports, grant proposals, program plans, and presentations.
• Monitor program outcomes and implement improvements to enhance effectiveness.
• Participate in organizational planning and senior leadership activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• KIC is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees must adhere to KIC drug and alcohol policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Employees must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random and/or for-cause drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• KIC has several positions that must comply with the P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until KIC has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager