Deputy Administrator

Overview

Job Purpose

The Deputy Administrator is responsible for overall tribal management including administration, financial management, program management and land management. The Deputy Administrator under the direction of the Chief and Tribal Council, performing the duties necessary to ensure accountability, compliance and administration of all local, state, federal, and other contracted and /or grant programs. This will also involve preparing contracts, supervising and assigning tasks to staff, reviewing and revising documents, facilitating meetings, coordinating events, monitoring fiscal requirements, tracking work plan progress, preparing budgets, reports and narratives. The Deputy Administrator will be a liaison in conjunction with the Chief and Tribal Council focusing on short and long-range goals for the Tribe. This position shall be the representative of the Rappahannock Tribe to the public, tribal citizenship, local, state, and other federal agencies.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

· Oversee the daily operations and affairs of the Rappahannock Tribe. Oversees directors in Tribal Administration activities. Trains and manages staff through and/or in conjunction with departmental heads.

· Identify, propose, plan and execute projects, programs and policies and procedures which are socially and economically beneficial to all Rappahannock Tribal citizens and which meet the Chief and Tribal Council’s goals, objectives and vision.

· Provide reports regularly to the Chief and Tribal Council concerning status of all assignments, duties, projections, and functions of the various programs and activities; assist in establishing program objectives and meeting deadlines; preparing resolutions, contracts, budgets, reports, and other support documents as needed.

· Oversee fiscal operations, including budgets, grants, audits, scheduled expenditures and requisitions, and variance analysis through and/or in conjunction with departmental heads.

· In coordination with the Financial Officer, prepare the Tribal Administration annual budget and subsequent modifications for presentation to the Chief and Tribal Council. Upon approval by the Chief and Tribal Council, implements, monitors, and evaluates assigned department and program budgets. Assures that general programs, indirect cost proposals, and contract and grant proposals are submitted in compliance with Tribal and Federal guidelines.

· Coordinate an administrative review process for all approved grants to ensure managers and directors submit financial and program reports to Federal agencies in a timely and efficient manner. Assists in negotiations of Chief and Tribal Council approved contracts, grant agreements, and contracts for services and leases.

· Interface with grant agencies and Tribal management personnel to ensure programs are managed in compliance with applicable regulations and Tribal policies and operating procedures for governing personnel, finance, contracting, administrative, records, facilities, and property and take corrective action when required when issues are identified.

· Lead and support efforts to identify and pursue the opportunities for the return of Tribal lands including negotiations and coordinating with legal counsel.

· Performs other duties as directed by Chief and Council.

 

Employment Details

Location: St. Stephens Church, VA. Position is in-person during business hours Monday-Friday, 9-5pm.

Compensation: Pay commensurate with experience

Supervisor: Tribal Chief

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to jnguyen@rappahannocktribe.org. This posting will remain active until the opportunity is filled.

EOE M/F/D/V The Rappahannock Tribe is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of gender, disability status, or veteran status. We reserve the right to alter, change, modify, and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice, or obligation, to any party. The Rappahannock Tribe adheres to the Indian Preference Policy in our hiring practices.