TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Position:

Tribal Administrator Status:

Full-Time Division:

Administration Salary:

$125,000 - $200,000 Reports to :

Chairman/CEO Supervisory Status:

Yes Classification:

Exempt Revision Date:

August 20, 2026

Posting Date:

August 25, 2026

Closing Date:

Summary :

The Tribal Administrator (TA) of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana (Tribe) plays a pivotal role in steering the operations of the Tribal government. Reporting directly to the Tribal Chairperson, the TA oversees the comprehensive daily operations, encompassing areas such as administration, financial management, human resources, information technology, property, and procurement. Furthermore, the TA is tasked with the crucial responsibility of supervising all tribal directors and their direct reports. Guided by the Tribe's mission, vision, and strategic plan, the TA leads the charge in formulating and executing both immediate and long-term strategies that align with the Tribe's objectives. This role is pivotal to the Tribe's overarching success, granting the TA the authority to make top-tier managerial decisions. Moreover, the TA ensures the faithful implementation of policies, orders, and resolutions approved by the Tribal Council. It is also the TA's responsibility to undertake any additional duties, powers, or authority periodically delegated or stipulated by the Tribal Council.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

The TA shall perform such administrative duties and functions as delegated by the Tribal Chairman, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. : Work cooperatively with the Tribal Chairman to execute tribal administrative affairs, as delegated by the Tribal Council, i.e., to adopt a governance framework that preserves and supports the sovereign nature and actions of the Tribe. 2. : Prepare annually, short- and long-term strategic plans that will support and promote the mission, vision, goals, and objectives set forth by the Tribal Chairman to execute tribal administrative affairs as delegated by the Tribal Council (i.e., sets strategic goals and makes sure they are measurable and describable). 3. : Recommend the creation of laws, codes, ordinances, contracts, or similar documents, materials, policies, and procedures to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness for tribal government operations. 4. : Develop, review, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure accountability. 5. : Provide direction and oversight for all operating procedures for programs and departments in accordance with any and all applicable federal program guidelines or requirements and tribal government initiatives. a. : Direct and oversee the administrative planning, development, expansion, and enhancement of the Tribe's Health clinics, healthcare services, and designated service areas in close collaboration with the Health Department Director and in alignment with Tribal Council directives. b. : Assess community healthcare needs and evaluate the administrative and operational performance of tribal health programs to ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and programmatic efficiency. 6. : Create a centralized archive and a secure electronic repository for tribal government and subordinate business data and organizational information or proprietary materials. 7. : Report weekly/monthly updates, or as needed, to the Tribal Council, other parties/entities, and tribal members on the operational and financial status of the government. Relay pertinent information back to operational components as needed. 8. : Ensure Tribal compliance with the various federal laws as well as the Tribe's Constitution and any other governing agreements or relevant laws. Assess risks to the Tribe and ensure those are monitored and minimized. 9. : Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and audits by a reputable auditing firm for Council consideration and approval. Submit the audits to any other authority as required and approved by the Council or appropriate federal agency. Ensure all audit corrective actions are sustainable and timely implemented. 10. : Serve as an official representative of the Tribe. Represent and communicate on behalf of the Tribe at local, state, and federal legislative events, membership, professional, civic, and other activities, or associations when called upon. 11. : Review and approve (electronic and manual) the expenditure of the Tribe to ensure compliance. 12. : Provide oversight to ensure critical functions are carried out by the appropriate staff: a. : Establish and maintain a robust, proactive grant management infrastructure that aggressively identifies, researches, and secures federal, state, and private grant opportunities; maintain active and positive contacts with funding agencies and auditors for awarded grants and contracts; and assure that all programmatic, financial, and reporting requirements of contracts and grants are strictly fulfilled from award through audit, review, and closeout. b. : Manage controlled Tribal correspondence and communications properly; ensure files (such as project documents, correspondence, accounting, and employee records) are organized and appropriately maintained. c. : Ensure appropriate staff completes and files payroll taxes timely, and ensures appropriate staff appropriately maintains, files, and pays health and life insurances timely. 13. : Provide direct supervision over all Tribal directors and their direct reports, including conducting employee evaluations, approving leave and timekeeping, ensuring all supervisors are compliant, and maintaining internal controls. 14. : Maintain strict confidentiality and take responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Tribe's Confidentiality Code and Ethics Code. 15. : Perform other duties/responsibilities as delegated by the Tribal Chairman relative to services to the Tribal Council.

Knowledge and Competency:

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies: 1. : Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, electronic, and auditory. 2. : Awareness of and sensitivity to Native American issues and challenges faced by Native communities and tribal families, particularly the Tunica-Biloxi community. 3. : Sharp negotiating skills: ability to enhance the Tribe's ability to secure the best rates/benefits possible in services and contract crafting. 4. : Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Proficient in developing and maintaining operating and reporting requirements for all budgeting, reporting, and grants as required by federal, state, and private entities. Must have a working knowledge of business and financial concepts and perform financial analysis as needed or directed. 5. : Proven record of development, completion, and monitoring of complex policy, program project, administrative, and budget plans. Programmatic development of program goals, meeting project deadlines according to the required timetables. Keen problem-solving capabilities focused on timely and productive resolutions. 6. : Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and private grants, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) compliance, and the ability to manage and supervise the entire grant lifecycle from pre-award proposal development and budgeting, to post-award management, reporting, programmatic audits, and final closeout reviews. 7. : Familiarity with the operational and administrative models of tribal health clinics (including IHS, HRSA, or Medicaid/Medicare regulations), healthcare program development, healthcare service area expansion, and health-related grant funding mechanisms. 8. : Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within and outside of the Tribe and Tribal Council; exercises tact and diplomacy in working with other agencies. Fosters internal teamwork. Strong, authoritative managerial skills that inspire mutual respect amongst colleagues and foster a positive, team-building atmosphere around co-workers. 9. : Strong adherence to policies and procedures; maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with the Tribe's Confidentiality Code. 10. : Demonstrate skills to effectively negotiate, mediate, and make decisions; proven record of being detail oriented. 11. : Ability to develop, monitor, and complete short- and long-range goals; consistent work in quality improvement; ability to multi-task and shift priorities; effectively develops plans, programs, and objectives; effective use of time, personnel, and funds for maximum efficiency. Proven record of successful organizational management, positive revenue development, and trends.

Qualifications :

To perform the job successfully, the candidate must meet the following qualifications:

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college/university with an emphasis in one of the following: Public Administration, Community Development, Municipal Planning, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or other related degree in a disciplined area applicable to the requirements of the position, AND
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience, including a proven track record in successful grant development/management and/or healthcare operations, and a minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience working with a Tribal government in an executive level position.

Preferred Qualifications:

o Executive-level experience with a federally recognized Indian tribe; o Knowledge of federal grant requirements, including 2 C.F.R. Part 200; and o Experience overseeing Tribal healthcare programs, clinics, or federally funded health services. o Demonstrated experience managing personnel, budgets, federally funded programs, regulatory compliance, and complex organizational initiatives. o

Note:

An equivalent combination of relevant education, executive-level experience, and demonstrated professional achievement may be considered in lieu of the Master's degree requirement.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess a valid State Driver's license and be insurable by the Tribe's auto insurer; proof of personal vehicle insurance is required.
• Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The TA oversees all Tribal directors and direct reports. This supervisory role extends to determining working hours, approving timesheets and leave requests, specifying job tasks within broader job duties, and conducting performance evaluations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires walking, standing, bending, and sitting for long periods of time. The employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds unassisted. Candidates must have good eye and hand coordination.

Disclaimer:

The job description/s has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL

Tribal employment application that is complete and provides all information requested; or Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position; and Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

Qualified Native Americans will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. 450, ET. Seq) including other relevant laws. In accordance with Title VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(1), preference in filling all vacancies may be given to qualified American Indian candidates. In other than the proceeding situations, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE); Tribal and/or Indian preference applicable in accordance with Title XX of the Tribal Code of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana.

SUBJECT TO TRIBAL DRUG FREE WORKPLACE TESTING POLICIES

To apply for this position, interested candidates must submit their completed application, or cover letter and resume to:

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Attn:

Human Resources 150 Melacon Rd. Marksville, La. 71351 or HR@tunica.org

Pay:

$125,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person