Executive Director

This position is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments (CATG), for all CATG programs; for the implementation of the policies and procedures established by the CATG Council; to assure that all management systems are in compliance with appropriate Federal and State laws and regulations. Promotes and advocates for tribal self-governance so that the CATG and its member tribes can efficiently and effectively provide for the health, social, educational, and economic well-being of the Athabascan people of the Yukon Flats region. Successfully perform other duties as assigned.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In close cooperation with the Council, develops and implements projects to enhance the self-determination, social and economic development of each CATG member village. Promotes and advocates for regional economic development, educational, health, and social service programs provided under the CATG, with funding derived from but not limited to federal contracts, or grants offered through departments of the federal government, state and private corporations and foundations.

Give direction and leadership toward the achievement of CATG’s mission, implement strategy and annual goals in coordination with the Board of Directors.

In order for the Executive Director be kept current, and develop additional management skills, he/she shall be required to attend, at a minimum, two “management training” courses each year.

Draft and negotiate P.L. 93-638 grants and contract proposals and other federal and state agency and private foundation proposals for existing and new programs. This authority may be re-delegated, in writing, to the Department Directors.

Review and modify existing/proposed scopes of work to assure they are responsive to the needs of the communities and beneficiaries to be served by CATG.

On a monthly basis, meet with the Fiscal Officer to review the expenditures and/or revenues of each Department.

Lead, coach, develop and retain CATG’s management team and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders and other constituents.

On an annual basis meet with each Department Director in assisting them in developing their respective budgets for the following fiscal year. The CATG Council shall have final approval of all budgets.

Know, support and sustain CATG values, programs and objectives.

Establish standards, programs and initiatives that strengthen CATGs identity and its reputation as a provider of quality of services and a positive place to work.

Readily identify stakeholders for responding to or advancing issues in the private and public arenas.

Prepares/amends and implements policies and procedures for CATG operations.

Provides general management of CATG staff and facilities.

Prepares written and oral reports to the CATG Council and others.

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CATG Council.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An MPH, MPA or MBA degree from an accredited college or university or other related field plus three (3) years work experience in either Health Administration, Public Administration, or Business Administration, with demonstrated increasing administrative responsibilities and authority; OR

A BA or BS from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years work experience in either Health Administration, Public Administration, or Business Administration, with demonstrated increasing administrative responsibilities and authority; OR

Substitute eight (8) years of equivalent combination of education and employment experience.

Demonstrated experience must include two (2) years of successful supervision of staff, grants writing and administration at all funding levels and responsibility for financial and administrative operations of an organization similar to CATG.

A minimum of three (3) years working with, or for, an Indian Tribe or Tribal Organization.

Previous experience with interior Alaska Village tribal governments, rural, Alaska Native issues, cultural history and strong knowledge of Alaska Native Settlement Claims ACT (ANSCA) preferred.