Reporting to the Tribal Council, the Indian Preference Project Coordinator will assess, track, and coach NHBP Tribal Members in order to meet the growing needs of the Members to obtain employment with Firekeeper’s Casino & Hotel Construction Projects and to compete in the outside workplace. This position will need to coordinate daily with the NHBP Human Resources Department to determine which members are qualified for posted positions. This position will coordinate daily with General Contractors, Primes, and Sub-Contractors to track Tribal Member utilization.

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government.

An applicant’s education, training and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to successfully perform each of the essential functions. The requirements listed below are generally representative of the education, experience, and skills and/or ability required to enable one to successfully perform the essential functions associated with his position:

This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. Information obtained will be protected under IHS/HIPAA policy rules and regulations or considered proprietary business information by NHBP Tribal Government.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as laws, regulations, operating and maintenance instruction, and policy & procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak/communicate effectively before groups of employees at all levels within an organization.

Basic ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Indian Preference Project Coordinator’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Indian Preference Project Coordinator’s job.

Incumbent will work mainly in an office setting, handling related administrative duties for NHBP employees and/or Tribal Community Members. Incumbent must be able to assist Tribal Community Members in all aspects of job training, seeking employment opportunities, and skills assessments. Incumbent must be able to travel to meetings and Tribal facilities.

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear while frequently engaging in conversation. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel while performing data entry and other related tasks. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk, and occasionally reach with arms and hands, and to stoop. Must possess the cognitive ability to perform the essential functions of the job responsibilities.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus while focusing on a monitor for lengthy periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves the NHBP’s resources.

Diversity -Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the NHBP’s values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports the NHBP's goals and values; benefits the NHBP through outside activities.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve the NHBP’s goals; understands the NHBP's strengths & weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Tribal preference will be applied in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference Fair Employment Code which requires that preference in employment be afforded to NHBP members, spouse/parents of NHBP members and Native Americans who meet the minimum qualifications and can successfully perform the essential functions for the position.