Assistant Education Director

Job Code: 11-1021

Salary: $59,654.40 - $122,116.80

Status:  Full-Time, Exempt, Permanent

Department: Education Division 

Location: Ionkwakiohkwaróron

Reports To: Director of Education 

Telecommute: Yes

Fleet: Yes

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Background: (PL 101-630)

Summary: The Assistant Director of Education is responsible for implementing, organizing, managing, and coordinating under the PL 102-477 program under the Education Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable of procedures and policies governing the PL 102-477 program and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Makes recommendations as needed for plan amendments and service delivery.
• Provide a direct line of support and be able to manage matters relating to educational concerns on behalf of community members and/or clients.
• Works in collaboration with the Director of Education to provide administrative support and supervision to the team members of the Education Division.
• Work with Education Program Managers to ensure compliance with grant funding and assist in the oversight of program operations.
• Develop relationships with key partners to promote educational, employment or training opportunities and attend meetings with project partners to develop scope of work/agreements or contracts.
• Approve and or deny services under Education Division program budget including but not limited to vouchers, PAF's and all other financial requests from program staff.
• Work closely with Director of Education and Managers on statistical, narrative and financial reports to funding agency — including but not limited to accurately capturing client program eligibility, participation and assessment.
• Understand the TribeVue case management system and provide training and support to team members as necessary.
• Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and workshops for staff.
• Assist in tracking and approving staff leave requests and assist in hiring, evaluation and termination of staff.
• May be required to attend meetings and or trainings for Director of Education.
• Travel to regional and annual conferences to share information and collaborate with other Native programs.
• Work with Education Director on program contracts, budgets and grants.
• Provide advice and assistance with program fiscal allocation and budget preparation and periodically review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Consult with managers to ensure that budget requests are made in accordance with program guidelines and PL 102-477 eligibility and fiscal guidance.
• Exhibits a friendly and courteous manner when dealing with our employees, fellow associates, parents and community members.
• Establish, maintain effective, positive and healthy working relationships with others, including staff, family members and others who may be under distress or duress.
• Will assist in maintaining a safe working place in the office environment.
• Promote a positive image of the Education Division program(s) through healthy relationships with the families and employees served by the program.
• Foster a climate of respect and integrity.
• Handle concerns and complaints expeditiously and effectively.
• Perform other duties when requested by the Director of Education.

Mandated Reporter: Must become a mandated reporter prior to having contact with children in a job-related capacity and maintain that status throughout employment. This includes completing any necessary training and adhering to all reporting obligations as defined by applicable laws and tribal policies. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Assistant Director of Education shall carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable Tribal rules. Responsibilities also include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff; addressing complaints and resolving problems within the Program.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Due to the sensitive nature of information and student files maintained within thePL-477 Program, strict confidentiality must be adhered to at all times.

Possession of a valid State Driver License in accordance with Fleet Policy.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job related factor.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in education, counseling, labor relations, human services or related field.
• Minimum of Three (3) to five-(5) years in educational program administration.
• Master’s Degree in education, counseling, labor relations, human services or related field is PREFERRED

Other Skills and Abilities

• Able to facilitate group presentations, discussions and workshops.
• Must possess strong computer skills (i.e. Word, excel and PowerPoint)
• Must possess strong oral, writing and communication skills.
• Must possess strong financial knowledge of budgets and financial planning.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instruction furnished in written, oral. diagram, or schedule form. 

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.

The successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check prior to employment.