President & Chief Executive Officer

Prairie Band & Subsidiaries•Holton, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The President & Chief Executive Officer provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and direction for the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO works with the Board and senior leadership team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. The role involves timely communication with the Board and high-level problem solving and decision making on matters that significantly affect the organization’s success. This is an onsite position with occasional travel required. The CEO oversees quality, staff safety, financial discipline, operational controls, revenue growth, and profitability across the organization’s companies. The CEO develops and leads implementation of the strategic plan in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values; builds a unifying organizational vision and culture; develops future leaders; and fosters effective relationships with employees, senior leaders, the Board, and external stakeholders. The CEO represents and promotes the organization to government, accrediting bodies, prospective donors, the media, and the community. The CEO has hiring and firing authority, consulting the Board before hiring or firing key personnel, including the CFO or COO. Other duties may be assigned by the Board or supervisor. The work takes place in a professional, deadline-oriented office setting, with interaction with staff and customers. Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This position is designated as Tier 2, and preference will be given as required under Section 22-2-4(B).

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration highly preferred, or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field with at least 10 years of supplemental experience in a related field.
Ten years of senior management experience at Departmental Director level or above, including five years as a top-level executive at Vice President level or above.
At least five years of federal program, 8(a), and contract management experience.
Knowledge of marketing, finance, quality, change management, and risk assessment.
Experience developing and implementing budgets.
Strong written and oral communication skills; highly motivated, organized, accurate, and detail-oriented.
Demonstrated trustworthiness, sound moral judgment, and ethical behavior, with an understanding of the impact and consequences of decisions and actions.
Ability to manage data and operations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, protecting sensitive information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with management, employees, business and government officials, community officials, and the general public.
Effective public speaking skills.
Skills in governing board relations, interpersonal communication, strategic and financial planning, and leadership.
Skills in problem solving, negotiation, and identifying issues in employee situations.
Ability to organize, plan, execute, control, and evaluate programs and activities involving multiple constituencies.
Team-building skills and ability to gain consensus among multiple constituencies.
Ability to prioritize and manage work efficiently, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver friendly service.
Ability to respect diversity and individual needs.
Collaborative approach, including listening to and appreciating input and ideas from stakeholders.
Public relations skills and the ability to communicate effectively to support internal and external relationships.
Ability to manage multiple projects and programs.
Maturity, professionalism, personal responsibility, humor, and humility sufficient to earn the respect, support, and engagement of diverse stakeholders and partners.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and financial oversight and direction for the organization.
Work with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies.
Communicate with the Board in a timely manner and make high-level decisions on matters affecting the organization’s ongoing success.
Ensure quality and staff safety are priorities throughout the organization.
Oversee financial discipline and maintain financial balance in support of the organization’s mission and vision.
Develop, communicate, and lead implementation of the strategic plan in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Review, develop, and maintain operational controls for all companies.
Develop and implement strategies to increase overall revenues by at least 15% per year.
Develop and implement systems to increase profitability across all companies.
Maintain a positive relationship with the Board founded on honesty, trust, and collaboration.
Set an organizational tone that attracts, retains, motivates, and develops a highly qualified workforce.
Maintain collaborative relationships with senior leaders and develop future leaders within the organization.
Represent and promote the organization to government, accrediting bodies, prospective donors, the media, and the community.
Continually improve personal leadership performance and establish a unifying organizational vision and culture.
Seek partnerships that advance the organization’s mission and vision.
Maintain open communication and professional working relationships at all organizational levels.
Apply ethical judgment, technical skills, and management skills while demonstrating fairness, honesty, and compassion.
Exercise hiring and firing authority; consult the Board before hiring or firing key personnel, including the CFO or COO.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Board or supervisor.