CEO

November 19, 2019

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council is a non-profit organization formed by the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin. We serve all WI tribes by providing administration of grant-funded programs either directly or with sub grants. Programs range from Child and Maternal services to Education to Disability and Elder benefits. Our Mission is: To Enhance the Quality of Life for all Native People.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The CEO supervises and controls all strategic and business aspects of the organization. Is the first in command in the organization and responsible for giving the proper strategic direction as well as creating a vision for success. As principal executive officer of the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) organization, this position directs and coordinates the operations of GLITC to ensure established goals and objectives are met, regulatory requirements are complied with, resources are utilized efficiently and effectively, and the needs of the tribal communities are being met. Works with the Board of Directors to formulate, implement, and maintain GLITC overall organizational policy. The goal is to drive GLITC organizational development and guide it towards long-term success.

Principal Duties

Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives. Lead and motivate subordinates to advance employee engagement. Develop a high performing managerial team. Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission. Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the organizations legality and business ethics. Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements. Responsible for the overall efficient, effective, and financially sound management of all aspects of organizational operations. Develop and maintain systems to accurately monitor GLITC business activities. Includes efficient utilization of all resources, compliance with regulatory requirements and tribal community satisfaction of all services provided. Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth and compliance. Maintain a deep knowledge of grant management and oversight. Negotiates contracts or agreements with federal, state, or local governments, private persons or corporate bodies and submits them to the Board of Directors for approval.

Daily worksite will be Headquarters in Lac du Flambeau, WI. This is a full time exempt position working Mon-Fri, with a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including: Annual/Personal Leave and Holiday Pay; Health, Dental, Life & AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance; FSA; and 403(b) Retirement Plan. GLITC does not support remote or telecommute work options for this position.

Qualifications:

Required: Requires a bachelor degree in business administration or related field. Strongly prefer an MBA. Proven experience as Chief Executive Officer or Executive Director in other managerial position.

Desired: Prefer five to seven years of experience in an executive director management capacity, preferably within mid to large size organizations. Demonstrated experience working effectively with or for Tribal Nations and/or American Indian/Alaska Native organizations and/or not-for-profit agencies.

Individual must possess: Experience in developing organizational strategies and implementing long-term vision. Strong understanding of 501c3 finance and performance management principles. Familiarity with diverse operation functions such as, finance, grant management, and employee engagement. In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices. An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills. Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and public speaking skills. Valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with adequate insurance and ability to travel.

To Apply: Preferred method is to apply through indeed.com; search using job posting title or organization name. In Addition to applying to Indeed, All candidates must complete and submit a formal GLITC Application: see the employment page of our website athttp://www.glitc.orgfor the application. *Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) is an equal opportunity employer that applies Native American Preference as defined in Section 703(i) of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(i). Consistent with the referenced Native American Preference, it is the policy of GLITC to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications of the job applied for, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. As an equal opportunity employer, GLITC intends to comply fully with all federal and state laws and the information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Disabled applicants may request a needed accommodation from the representative of the Human Resource Department, PO Box 9 Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538 or phone (715) 588-1069 or (800) 872-7207.

**Closing date is: open until filled**

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• relevant: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)