What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Tribal Programs Administrator position at Santo Domingo Tribe?
Assistant Tribal Programs Administrator
About Santo Domingo:
For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.
About Our Work Environment:
Our work environment has:
- Friendly staff
- Supportive work environment
- Flexibility
- And is community service driven
We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.
Summary of Position:
The incumbent is under the direction of the Tribal Programs Administrator and will work closely in learning all areas and responsibilities related to tribal programs and administration. Will be responsible for assisting in overseeing all federally/state funded Tribal Programs required to achieve the goals and objectives of the Pueblo; is responsible for assisting in establishing and maintaining key communications as directed with federal, state and local agencies having business associations with the tribal government and maintaining a positive work environment with all.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration or a related degree including five-ten (10 years' experience of executive management experience of which two (2) years must be in a Tribal Administrator Management capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Tribal Member preferred.
- Keres Speaker preferred.
- Knowledge of tribal government and P.L. 93-638 contracts.
- Extended working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.
- Valid driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo's' liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance. Must satisfactorily pass the new hire background check that includes FBI fingerprints, MVR Check, and drug test.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Must have advanced knowledge of grant writing and grant management.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Must be knowledgeable with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, etc.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to make effective decisions.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of sensitivity to community issues and concerns.
- Ability to manage people in all fairness and respect.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to write reports and speak to various groups and agencies.
- Knowledge of application processes of State and Federal grants.
- Knowledge of functions and structure of Santo Domingo Pueblo.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Tribal Community Development needs and efforts.
- Knowledge of department organizations, functions, and policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of budget preparation and grant writing.
- Must be skilled in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing.
- Knowledge of tribal government and P.L. 93-638 contracts.
Are you ready to join our Team?
If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).
Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.
