Senior Center Director
Santo Domingo Tribal Programs, Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa, NM, United States
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For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I‑25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top‑of‑line services to over 5,000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work‑life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.
About Our Work Environment
- Friendly staff
- Supportive work environment
- Flexibility
- Community service driven
Summary Of Position
Incumbent in this position is responsible for staff planning, counseling, directing and controlling program functions; analyzes and resolves internal problems; performs program decision making; reviews and monitors progress and financial reports; develops and submits all required documents and reports on a timely basis; conducts required staff training through internal and external resources; interprets and implements official policies and regulations; develops and maintains good public relations with elderly, community, tribal administrative staff, other on‑going tribal programs, and other public and private agencies; and makes sure all monies are spent each year on all programs grants; this shall be done monthly according to a schedule prepared at time of grant preparation. Ability to manage and seek grant opportunities for the program.
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication/written skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Financial management skills
- Grant writing skills
- Management skills
- Program development knowledge
- Compliance knowledge
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving skills
- Customer service skills
- Computer technology savviness
- Adaptability skills
- Decision making skills
- Emotional intelligence
Minimum Qualifications
- BA in public administration, gerontology, or related field; OR at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in a public service agency, gerontology related work, program administration; OR a combination of education and experience.
- Bi‑lingual in the English/Keres language preferred.
- Extended working hours may be required including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Keres language preferred.
- Must be 21 years of age for insurance purposes.
- Must have and maintain Food handler's certification.
- Must have CPR/First Aid certification.
- Tribal Government experience preferred.
- Valid driver license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo's liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
- Must satisfactorily pass a background check, MVR check, and a new hire drug screening.
Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non‑discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.
Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Seniority Level
- Director
Employment Type
- Full‑time
Job Function
- Other
Industries
- Government Administration