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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

NC Grant Project Director

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee, Oklahoma, us, 74802


This position is currently open.

Public?:

Public

Division:

Education

Reports To:

Education Director

Type of Position:

Regular Full Time

Location:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe / 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. / Shawnee, OK 74801

General Description

The Native Connections Grant Project Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the grant projects consistent with the grant proposal, Absentee Shawnee Tribal operational principles, SAMHSA Grants Policies, grant conditions, grant requirements, and applicable statutes. The Project Director is responsible for attaining project objectives, managing portions of grant budget, assuring timely and accurate submission of required reports, a liaison with funding and collaborating organizations, assisting with outreach and prevention efforts.

Responsibilities & Duties

Conduct community assessments

Conduct surveys; interviews

Data collection

Analyze data

Develop comprehensive policies and procedures

Lead preparer of grant reports as required by funding agency

Diligently pursues project aims as aligned in project proposal

Will meet regularly with the Director of Education and other grant staff to provide updates.

Plan and implement evidence-based programs

Evaluate program methodology

Acts as a liaison and resource to the tribal community, organizations, and partnerships.

Explore local prevention resources

Coordinate the development, production, ordering and dissemination of educational materials and promotional items.

Host and collaborate prevention/awareness/outreach activities and events.

Maintains and retains project data and materials as required

Ensures integrity of project

Travel to meet grant requirements

Manages portions of project budget

Potential to oversee project staff

Assures that expenses incurred are allowable, reasonable, and allocable to the project to which they are charged

Attend all related meeting and trainings.

Must adhere to Absentee Shawnee Tribe Personnel Policies and Drug and Alcohol Policies

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree; preferably with at least two-years of experience with a tribal grant unit or cross-agency experience with a community-based project. Masters preferred.

Demonstrated proficiency in grants management, public speaking, group facilitation, training, prevention program development, prevention evaluation, strategic planning, and implementation, and data compilation.

Understand principles, practices and techniques of grant project planning, development, evaluation, procedures of budget preparation and monitoring, and contracted services.

Immediate to advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

Culturally sensitive.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to pass a drug test for pre-employment for the Tribe

Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.

Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.

Willing to travel.

Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)

Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace

Posted Date:

1 week 1 day

ago

Forward Completed Absentee Shawnee Tribe applications with resume to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Human Resources Department 2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 Fax: 405-273-2710 Email: HR@astribe.com

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