CEO

HUALAPAI PREFERENCE

Position:                     Chief Executive Officer

Department:               Administration

Classification:            Exempt

Salary Range:             Executive

Supervisor:                 Board of Directors

Disclaimer: Position Description is not meant to encompass all aspects of position; other duties may be assigned.

Position Summary:

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for implementing and executing the mission, philosophy, and vision for Hwal’Bay Ba:J Enterprises, Inc. (dba. Grand Canyon Resort Corporation), under the sole direction of the Board of Directors. Directs and manages all senior level corporate officers, directors, and managers. Ensures the efficiency, quality, and service of operations resulting in maximum profitability and growth. Develop and implement short, mid and long-term strategic plans to maximize revenues and increase the Corporation’s position in the industry. Provides direction and leadership towards the achievement of the Corporation’s strategic annual goals and objectives. Reviews operations to evaluate performance of the Corporation and the staff in meeting objectives and to determine potential cost reductions, program improvements or policy changes. Seeks and facilitates new business development in accordance with the strategic plan and current and evolving business trends. In conjunction with the CFO, projects annual revenues and expenses with the guidance and input of the Board of Directors. Recommends an annual budget to the Board of Directors for approval and prudently manages resources within the budget guidelines according to applicable policies, regulations and laws. Supports the interface between the Corporation and the Hualapai Tribal Council when the Tribal Council is acting in its capacity as designated representative of the Corporation’s shareholders. At the direction of the Board of Directors, acts as the corporate liaison with Federal, State and Tribal governmental entities. At the direction of the Board of Directors, functions as the primary corporate spokesperson for media and public relations regarding corporate activities and new product development. Promotes a positive corporate culture through team-building and effective management of human and capital resources. The CEO reports directly and solely to the Board of Directors. They are responsible for the overall workload, productivity, development, motivation and performance of direct reports. The individual in this position is expected to lead a C-Suite team that promotes an employee-oriented, high-performance culture which emphasizes involvement, efficiency, and a positive & productive working environment. This position will act as a Hualapai ambassador and in the best interests of the Hualapai Tribe at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1.     Provides regular updates to the Board of Directors. At the direction of the Board of Directors, also provides updates to the Hualapai Tribal Council acting in its capacity as the designated representative of the Corporation’s shareholders.

2.     Plans, directs and coordinates the operational activities of the Corporation. Ensures the efficiency, quality and service of operations resulting in maximum profitability and growth.

3.     Projects annual revenues and expenses with the CFO and with the guidance and input of the Board of Directors. Working with the CFO, and with the guidance and input of the Board of Directors, recommends the annual budget to the Board of Directors for approval. Once approved, manages resources within the budget guidelines according to current policies, regulations and laws. With the CFO, reports any actual or pending, material deviation from the annual budget.

4.     Develops and implements short, mid and long-term strategic plans to maximize revenues and increase the company’s position in the industry. Seeks and facilitates new business development in accordance with the strategic plan and current evolving business trends. Coordinates contractual negotiations and vendor relations with GCRC’s New Business Development Committee, Board of Directors and Legal Counsel. 

5.     At the direction of the Board of Directors, works with the Corporation’s Legal Counsel in general matters including litigation.

6.     Reviews operations to evaluate performance of the Corporation and of staff in meeting objectives and to determine potential cost reductions, program improvements or policy changes. Enforces policies in an unbiased manner. Enforces adherence to operating, procurement, property, accounting, fiduciary and other policies of the Corporation.

7.     At the direction of the Board of Directors, acts as the corporate liaison with Federal, State and Tribal governmental entities such as Federal Aviation Administration, National Park Service, Tribal Environmental Review Commission, etc. At the direction of the Board of Directors, represents the Corporation at legislative sessions, committee meetings and at formal functions. At the direction of the Board of Directors, functions as the primary corporate spokesperson for media and public relations regarding corporate activities and new product development.

8.     At the direction of the Board of Directors, supports the interface between the Corporation and the Hualapai Tribal Council, sitting as the designated representative of the Corporation’s shareholders. Presents the annual corporate report at the Annual Shareholder meeting and presents other reports and information as directed by the shareholders at additional Shareholder meetings instituted by the Corporation’s shareholders.

9.     Acts as corporate liaison regarding the Hualapai culture and its relationship to tourism in consultation with the Hualapai Cultural Advisory Board.

10. Promotes a positive corporate culture through team-building and effective management of human and capital resources. Fosters an environment of continuous performance improvement and development of corporate employees. 

11. Supervises the Executive Staff and delegates appropriately in order to maximize executive productivity.

12. Fulfills other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors, including general fiduciary duties as required of a CEO.

Knowledge and Abilities:

1.     Thorough knowledge and understanding of financial statements and the ability to project revenues and expenses of existing and new business operations, as well as effectively calculate and project ROI.

2.     Demonstrated ability to drive revenues and control expenses.

3.     Proven ability to think creatively, in a multitude of different areas of business operations. These include, but are not limited to: sales, marketing, advertising, operations, human capital, business growth and development, capital asset management, new business engagement, and more.

4.     Working knowledge of contract management, and the ability to consult with legal counsel regarding matters relating to contracts and business development.

5.     Impeccable responsiveness to demands of Board of Directors, proven ability to respond and execute executive leadership vision with little need for direction or follow-up. Ability to streamline requests for adjustment or pivot on short notice and remain calm and professional under stressful or adverse circumstances.

6.     Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population of employees and external contacts. Native American Business operations experience required.

7.     Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, develop and motivate employees.

8.     Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

9.     Demonstrated ability to lead C-Suite executives and support Board of Directors in executing high-level visionary strategies, and a proven ability to achieve results and meet bottom line performance goals.

10. Demonstrated ability to perform and execute as a CEO, as well as interact with a Board of Directors and Tribal Council on a regular basis, and make frequent presentations and proposals to the Board and Council. Demonstrated ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

11. Demonstrated ability to foster a team environment, multi-task efficiently and maintain positive working relationships.

12. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner and handle escalated issues or team members/guests that are not happy. Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

13. Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment, multi-task efficiently and maintain positive working relationships. Excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications:

1.     Bachelor’s degree in business administration or another related field, required. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of a degree; two years’ experience will count as one year of college.

2.     Minimum of ten (10) years of executive leadership level experience as the top executive of a medium to large corporation, in the hospitality industry at organizations with multiple business units, required.

3.     Proven track record and demonstrated ability to increase revenue year-over-year for business operations with multiple business units, required.

4.     Demonstrated ability in analyzing, advising, and executing new business ventures, including thorough understanding of interpreting financial data and projecting short & long term ROI, required.

5.     Experience working for a Tribal entity, preferred.

6.     Preference given to Hualapai Tribal members.