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Tribal Administrator

Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe
Hollister, NC 27844, USA
Mar 12, 2026

Job Description

Tribal Administrator

Job Description...

In compliance with applicable law, regulations and policies, and under the discretion, supervision, and general direction of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal Council, the Administrator shall undertake duties and responsibilities such as, but not limited to, the following:

Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Senior Management Team.
Oversee the preparation and administration of annual budgets, reports, and projects.
Evaluate performance, analyze, and interpret data and metrics to improve outcomes.
Attend required meetings and events to report upon the progress of the Tribe or its entities.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of a centralized archive and repository for tribal government data and proprietary information.
Serve as an official representative to tribal, national, state, or local events, professional or civic organizations, and other entities as delegated by the Tribal Council.
Ensure the appropriate administration of tribal government and non-profit entity programs, services, and stewardship of the real and personal property of the Tribe.
Recommend the creation of laws, codes, regulations policies, procedures, and carry out processes that ensure efficient effective operational, reporting, evaluation, and compliance systems within the government of the Tribe and its entities.
Work cooperatively with Tribal Council committees and subordinate tribal staff, departments, and entities to direct and support a structured cohesive administration accomplishing measurable short- and long-range goals consistent with the vision of the Tribal Council.
Timely complete all other duties as assigned by the Tribal Council or required by applicable law within stated time parameters.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master’s Degree in Public Administration or equivalent field and five (5) or more years of successful experience as a Chief Executive Officer (or equivalent position) of a Public or Tribal Government or in a corporate structure with multiple departments and entities;
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or similar field, and ten (10) or more years of successful progressive experience working in a Public or Tribal Government managerial or executive capacity or similar environment in a corporate structure; or
OR
An acceptable combination of education and experience that, in the Tribal Council’s discretion, meets the above requirements.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, electronic and auditory;
Submission to, and successful passage of, drug-testing and background check;
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Tribe’s auto insurer;
Have considerable working knowledge of United States federal and other laws impacting American Indian tribal nations;
Have strong working knowledge of government accounting, generally accepted accounting principles, and sound financial and audit practices; and
Have strong authoritative managerial and organizational management skills that inspire respect amongst colleagues and a positive team atmosphere;
Have excellent working knowledge of computers and common software programs such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and financial software.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

An official completed Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe Employment Application, a resume and cover letter and three (3) letters of reference are REQUIRED to confirm qualifications for this position.

Please contact the Haliwa-Saponi Administrative Office to obtain the required application at (252)586-4017 or eMail tbrown@haliwa-saponi.gov. Submit completed application packets to this eMail address also (tbrown@haliwa-saponi.gov).

This position is Open Until Filled. Initial submissions will be reviewed for prospective candidates in batches to begin by late March 2026.

Note: The Tribe will only employ those persons who are citizens of the United States of America or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States of America. As allowed by law, the Tribe shall give preference to verified enrolled citizens of Indian tribes/nations for employment. Other than that situation, the Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Information about the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe information: www.haliwa-saponi.gov

Salary/Compensation: $80,000 - $150,000 per year

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