Director Of Education

The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Education goal is to foster the development of every Seminole child and adult through education, culture, and language. This department offers the opportunity to afford the highest quality education to our Tribal Members, from kindergarten to post-graduate schooling. Seminole Education provides an opportunity for each Tribal Member to prepare for career and leadership roles, while maintaining their rich cultural heritage.Learn more at https://www.seminoleeducation.com/

The full-time schedule is on-site Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Occasionally there may be pre-planned events in the evenings. While the office is located on the Hollywood Reservation at 3100 N 63rd Ave., Hollywood, FL 33024, there is regular day travel to other Reservations as needed in Clewiston, Immokalee, and Okeechobee however you would borrow a departmental car and it would be factored into your work schedule. This role also assists with overnight school tours in and out of state, attending national conferences, etc.

Position Summary

The Director of Education provides leadership and direction for the various support services that assist students in developing skills and strategies which foster independent academic success, student wellness, and achievement of their educational goals. The Director is responsible for overseeing various student services and programs that include primary, secondary and postsecondary admissions, advising, assessment and testing, career services, library services, tuition and financial assistance, tutoring and GED programs. The incumbent exercises an extensive degree of negotiating abilities, strategic thinking, organizational and political agility, and proficiency in financial analysis. The Director is responsible for managing budgets and other resources to maximize the support services needed to achieve student success. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the managers of student success and services work collaboratively to develop, design and implement strategies that are conducive to the department’s overall goals and vision. Additional responsibilities encompass analysis, planning, forecasts of student population, utilization and cost, as well as, evaluation of programs, services and staff to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of high quality services.

Qualifications / Requirements

Master’s degree in Education, Organizational Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required. Additionally, highly desirable is a Degree or an Administrative Certification in one of the following areas: Community Education, Public Administration, Public Relations, Library Science, and/or Communications. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in program development, managing budgets and generating financial reports is required. A minimum of three (3) years related experience in management of a department and/or a program which included an educational leadership, general administrative or similar capacity is preferred. Must demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills to include mastering of the English language – written and oral. Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays. Local, regional, national or international travel will be required, to oversee program implementation and/or to attend conferences and meetings related to the EAO and/or its various programs.

About STOF

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Native American Tribe and sovereign Tribal Government, dedicated to providing high quality care and services to its members who reside on reservations throughout South Florida; Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Immokalee, Tampa and two satellite offices located in Naples and Miami (Trail).

With our Headquarters based in Hollywood, Florida, The Seminole Tribe of Florida has approximately 2,000 employees spread throughout our Reservations. The Tribe has developed numerous employment opportunities through a broad range of services such as Accounting, Education, Public Works, Media Productions, Community Planning, Recreation, Credit & Finance, Health, Museum, Public Safety, Legal, Information Technology and Elder Services, along with many others.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has more non-contiguous reservations than any tribe in North America. Take a walk through our six reservations by following visiting us online at www.semtribe.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This is a Monday through Friday in-office position from 8am to 5pm. A few times a year there may be community events in the evenings as well. It’s based on the Hollywood Reservation 3100 N 63rd Ave., Hollywood, FL 33024 however you would oversee staff in other locations so regularly there would be day travel to other Reservations including Clewiston, Immokalee, and Okeechobee. We would factor the drive-time into your work schedule and you would borrow one of our departmental vehicles to get there. As-needed throughout the year you may be asked to accompany students on overnight trips to tour schools both in and out Florida as well as attend national conferences. Are you ok with the schedule and commute?
• Are you a current or previous Seminole Tribe of Florida Employee? This includes their businesses like the Hard Rock and Casinos. If so, please indicate position and employment dates.
• Are you a Tribal Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida? If not Seminole FL, are you a registered member of another federally recognized Native American Tribe? If Yes, please specify Tribe. Note: A Native American Tribal Document is not required to establish work eligibility, but it must be presented upon hire for classifications purposes.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• managing educational leadership: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• proficient English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person