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JOB SUMMARY

Under general administrative direction, develops the program, directs, manages and p erforms administrative, technical and professional work in the Tribe’s College and Career Education Opportunities Program (CCEO). Responsible for the overall development, leadership and direction of the Muckleshoot College and Career Education Opportunities Program, including the development of a strong collaborative relationship with the Muckleshoot Tribal School and Muckleshoot Tribal College’s vocational-technical programs and initiatives.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Provides the foundational leadership in the development and implementation of the CCEO, including the development of outcome based goals and measurements for participant success within the program

+ Develops and provides workshops and selects curriculum that will support the program goals of providing career exploration information and college admission and selection information,

+ Develops and provides workshops that meet program goals of providing job skills such as resume writing, public speaking, interview techniques, interpersonal skills, etc.

+ Responsible for developing a comprehensive plan to provide excellent career-focused educational seminars, workshops and training sessions to all the Muckleshoot Community. Responsible for working with existing MIT Career Day programs and also focusing on being a collaborative partner in the continuous improvement of all Muckleshoot Career Day programs.

+ Has an understanding of interest and aptitude inventories, and academic instruments such as the SAT and ACT. Certification as or willingness to pursue certification as a Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator practitioner is helpful.

+ Establishes extern and intern sites for placement of CCEO participates including considerations to address participant safety and transportation.

+ Plans and executes events centered around program mission and goals such as career fairs, career presentations, career days, field trips and other events

+ Develops intern and extern program including application and expectations for applicants and internship and externship sites.

+ Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective, efficient and allowable use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.

+ Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

11. Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

+ Develops short and long range plans; assures program meets established goals and regulations; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations.

+ Serves as a liaison between the Tribe and other tribes, government agencies, other public, private or nonprofit agencies, groups and associations regarding the higher education issues.

+ Develop a strong collaborative relationship between the program and the Muckleshoot Tribal School, Auburn School District, Enumclaw School District, Muckleshoot Tribal College vocational-technical programs and initiatives, and the members of the Muckleshoot Community.

+ Develop a strong collaborative relationship with MIT Human Resources, MIT administration programs and all MIT business enterprises.

+ Collaborate and coordinate participant’s issues of high school credit deficiency and retrieval with Muckleshoot Tribal School or appropriate school district as needed.

+ Develops coordinates and updates community assessments; maintains community support by working with community groups; prepares promotional materials, marketing information and public relations activities.

+ Monitors local, state and Federal legislation and regulations related to college and career education and advisement issues and reports findings, trends and recommendations to the ATOM-Education.

+ Prepares, writes and administers grant applications related to secondary college and career development; coordinates and manages professional service contracts.

+ Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor degree in education, or a closely related field and three (3) years related experience . Two (2) years of experience working with and advising students, preferably in Native American communities.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

+ Understanding of college and career education practices and techniques;

+ Exhibits strong leadership skill and a vision for growth and development;

+ Supervisory techniques and practices;

+ Strong strategic planning ability;

+ Effective negotiation skills;

+ Ability to operate a personal computer, including applicable software; office equipment;

+ Communicating effectively orally and in writing with Tribal officials and managers, other governmental officials, consultants, employees, and community members, including preparation and delivery of public presentations , at times in controversial situations ;

+ Conducting research, analyzing data and compiling comprehensive reports, with recommendations; Interpreting administrative guidelines and applying them to the work situation;

+ Dealing with students and faculty in a positive and confident manner;

+ Strong financial management, budgeting skill and understanding.

+ Establishing effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed mostly in office settings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand or walk, stoop; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Licenses or Certifications Required

A valid First Aid/CPR card. A valid Washington State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe. Incumbents must pass a criminal background check, a drug screen and meet all health and immunization requirements required by federal, state or Tribal laws and regulations.

# of Openings1

Job LocationUS-WA-Auburn

DivisionEducation

Closing Date02/06/2026

Job StatusSalaried

RateUSD $94,034.00/Yr.

MaxUSD $150,458.00/Yr.

TypeRegular Full-Time

Pay Grade6 - DOE

ProgramTribal College