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Company: Little Priest Tribal College
Location: Winnebago, NE 68071

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College President

Department: Office of the President Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Board of Trustees – Board Chair

Level: Chief Executive Officer Amount of Travel Required: As needed

Work Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday Positions Supervised: Department Directors

or as assigned by the Board of Trustees

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The President serves as the official representative of the college as Chief Executive Officer. The general responsibility of the President will be to foster, articulate and implement the overall vision of Little Priest Tribal College through specific goals and objectives. The President is the official representative of the college and will uphold the mission statement:

Little Priest Tribal College is established as the educational institution by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska to fulfill the goal of its namesake, Chief Little Priest, “Be strong and educate my children.”

SCOPE OF WORK

  • Carry out the policies of the Board of Trustees in all matters pertaining to Little Priest Tribal College;
  • Integrate the language and culture of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska into every level of the college and its programs;
  • Promote the commitment to academic excellence in all college programs;
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive development/investment program for the college, including maintenance of the capital campaign and annual fund, submission of proposals, fundraising and coordinating linkage with community people who support the college in various ways;
  • Attend all Board of Trustees meetings and carry out the secretarial duties of the Board of Trustees;
  • Oversee college student recruitment activities;
  • Administer the budget approved by the Board of Trustees and supervise the college’s financial operations;
  • Act as the final authority in the hiring and termination of all faculty and staff personnel;
  • Hire, supervise and evaluate all administrative personnel;
  • Maintain a comprehensive planning process to carry out the mission and goals of Little Priest Tribal College including yearly measurable goals;
  • Secure external funding for the college through fundraising, grants and etc.;
  • Represent the college as the official spokesperson and goodwill ambassador;
  • Prepare yearly program report on all phases of the college operations for submittal to the Board of Trustees;
  • Conduct regular staff meetings to facilitate college communications;
  • Maintain all certifications and activities related to accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission;
  • Responsible for signing official documents and overseeing official institutional reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The President will have responsibility for all areas of the college’s operation under the direction of the Board of Trustees. Nothing in this job description restricts the right of Little Priest Tribal College to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate or Master’s Degree with five years of experience at the college level required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ABILITIES

Must have previous college teaching experience, knowledge of administration and management; and be a team builder. Ability to independently identify and solve problems and deal with a variety of issues. Should be able to identify and use appropriate resources to answer questions and solve problems.

SKILLS

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Must accept the philosophy of the college
  • Be self-motivated
  • Creative problem solver
  • Work well under deadlines
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public
  • Team building skills
  • Budgeting and resource stewardship
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Effective verbal and listening communication skills
  • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Effective written communication skills
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and email proficiency
  • Stress management skills
  • Time management skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The incumbent must demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Resilient and transparent
  • Passionate and empathetic
  • Empowering and open-minded
  • Patience and diplomatic; also an initiative for action
  • Is influential, has purpose and vision
  • Is a good listener and trustworthy
  • Long range perspective and problem solving skills
  • Is motivated and is accountable and takes ownership for decisions they make

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

The incumbent will spend a lot of time sitting and using office equipment and computers. Some light lifting of supplies and materials will also be required.

Environmental Conditions

The incumbent is located in a professional office setting, in a high traffic area. The incumbent will be faced with interruptions and must greet customers on a regular basis.

Sensory Demands

The incumbent must spend long hours in intense concentration and at the computer in tasks that require a high attention to detail.

Mental Demands

The incumbent will encounter a high volume of customers, deadlines and assignments that will require a high attention to detail.

CERTIFICATION

_____________________________________ ________________________________________

Employee Signature Supervisor Title

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Printed Name Date Supervisor Signature Date

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Senior Administrative Officer Date

I approve the delegation of responsibilities outlined herein within the context of the attached organizational structure.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • College: 5 years (Required)

Education:

  • Master’s (Required)

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

  • Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
  • Aggressive — competitive and growth-oriented
  • Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shift