President-Haskell Indian Nations University Job in Lawrence, KS

Vacancy No. SES-12759312-25-DW Department Bureau of Indian Education
Salary $163,757.00 to $225,700.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/29/2025 Close Date 8/29/2025
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Locations:
Lawrence, KS


Summary

Department of the Interior structures its Senior Executive Service (SES) positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. This is a category 4 position. The minimum pay for this position is $163,757. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors.

This position is subject to Indian Preference.

Veterans preference does not apply to the SES.

Duties

1. Provides executive oversight of effective/efficient administrative operations and services, ensuring they meet the needs of the Bureau and ensuring they result in effective delivery of Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) programs to Indian tribes and people, including: building and maintaining an effective Instructor recruitment program to develop a pipeline of highly qualified candidates to work at Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU;) developing systems and providing executive oversight of procedures and processes related to financial management, budget management, contract and grant administration and real/property management; leveraging, building and providing oversight of state-of-the- art education systems and technology to automate records, bring new technologies to classrooms; ensuring appropriate policies, procedures, standards and systems are in place for efficient and effective facilities management and construction, environmental safety and student and faculty safety at schools; implementing effective communications and utilization of social media to reach parents, students, faculty and other interested education partners; and ensuring the effectiveness of management controls, preparation of annual assurance statements and timely correction of identified weakness.

2. The President HINU also establishes accountability and transparency for all administrative program areas; reviews, monitors and evaluates the administrative support programs for operational effectiveness, compliance with applicable laws and regulations and attainment of goals/ objectives; identifies administrative activities that have policy implications and takes necessary action.

3. Provides day-to-day executive oversight and management of the programs under HINU. Directs the review and development of administrative needs and requirements and creation of solutions to develop and sustain administrative excellence throughout the full reach of HINU. Collaboratively works with staff to identify needs and problem areas within each of the administrative functions and ensures that corrective actions are taken. Monitors the delivery of products and services with the administrative operations program. Collaborates with the Director - BIE to develop solutions for identified problem areas.

4. Provides executive oversight of all HINU financial management programs. Ensures that financial strategies, resources and systems are aligned with and fully supportive of the HINU mission, strategies, resources and operational and business needs. Oversees the development and implementation of financial strategies including results-oriented budget approaches, applicable performance metrics and goals, timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting, effective controls over contract cost and performance, and complete and accurate property accounts. Oversees the coordination and completion of annual financial reports, the development of plans to correct identified deficiencies in fiscal operations, and the implementation of corrective actions.

5. Provides executive oversight in the timely resolution of all investigative referrals and audits of HINU operations. Coordinates resolution of audit findings directed to organizations that receive grants from or contracts with BIE. Serves as the liaison with departmental offices for the management control program.

6. Provides executive management over HINU organizations and staff. Manages the staff in a manner that incorporates tribal priorities, addresses tribal concerns and improves the services that these offices provide to the Indigenous communities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  1. U.S. Citizenship
  2. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
  3. Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1-year probationary period
  4. Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required)
  5. This position may require pre and post-employment drug screening.
  6. Selections are subject to Department approval. Initial appointments to the SES must have to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
  7. Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
  8. Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint current or former (within 5 years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES position.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your
eligibility/qualifications.

Technical Qualifications (TQs) are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the two TQs below:

TQ 1. Ability to formulate and execute strategic and annual plans and budgets with goals, objectives, milestones, performance standards and measurement systems.

TQ 2. Knowledge of Financial accounting, contracting, property management, policy development, performance measurements and evaluative systems, workforce planning, grants administration, facilities management and safety, communications management, audit and evaluation, management control reviews, conflict resolution and equal employment sufficient to provide policy guidance and oversight.

Your two-page resume should also show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications listed below: By statute, the Office of Personnel Management prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career SES members. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and not technical expertise.

ECQ 1-Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors


Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken. Typically experience will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations.

Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.

Education

Basic Requirements:

1. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.

or

2. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.

Additional information

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.Indian Preference eligibles not currently employed in Federal service may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(a)(7).Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligibles.

For more information about Indian preference or to obtain BIA Form 4432 application instructions, please visit: https://www.bia.gov/jobsPrivacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (P.L. 93-579):This information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

SES does not have Veteran's Preference and time in grade restrictions. Competitive status is not required.

Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.

The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors.

Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. lf you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of SES members will evaluate your two-page resume and determine the degree to which you possess each of the listed qualifications. If the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM.

Required Documents

Please upload the following documents:

  • Resume (not to exceed two pages).If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
    • We highly recommend that you DO NOT use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to create your resume.
  • If current or former Federal employee, submit SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (or equivalent ); please do not send an SF-50 for an award.
  • Transcripts to meet the educational requirement.
  • Strongly Recommended: Performance Evaluation (not more than 2 years old)
  • If you are already SES Certified but have NOT held a career SES position, please upload your OPM QRB SES certification.
  • BIA Form 4432 is you are claiming Indian Preference.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.

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  2. Add your two-page resume. Resume must be in PDF Format.
  3. Select the documents you want to be included in this application.
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Agency contact information

David Weis
Address
Director, Bureau of Indian Education
1849 C Street NW/MS-3609 MIB
Washington, DC 20240
US

Next steps

The Department of the Interior will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all of the required material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by an executive-level rating panel. Best-qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official and executive-level interview panel for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after the completion of the selection process.


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