1. Provides day-to-day executive oversight and management of the programs under Haskell Indian Nations University (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 Associate Deputy Director of Post Secondary Education and Director - BIE to develop solutions for identified problem areas.

2. Fosters and sustains strategic relationships with key institutional stakeholders, including the HINU Alumni community, the HINU Foundation, and the National Board of Regents. Serves as the principal representative of the University in cultivating partnerships that support the institution's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability. Collaborates with alumni leaders, foundation executives, and governing board members to promote philanthropic support, strengthen alumni engagement, and advance institutional initiatives that benefit Native students and tribal communities. Provides leadership in coordinating communication and collaboration among these entities to ensure alignment with university goals, effective governance, and the responsible stewardship of resources.
Leads Haskell Indian Nations University in data-based decision making to drive institutional effectiveness, student success, and operational performance. Uses analytics and performance metrics to guide online class development and delivery, monitor student engagement, and improve retention. Applies evidence-based analysis to curriculum development, aligning programs with student outcomes, tribal community needs, and labor-market trends. Integrates institutional data into strategic planning to set measurable goals, allocate resources, and support long-term priorities. Establishes and oversees a performance management framework that tracks progress, identifies gaps, and ensures accountability across academic and administrative functions.

3. 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 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 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. The President 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.

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.

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 youreligibility/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: Knowledge of higher education accreditation, 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.

TQ 2: Ability to formulate and execute strategic and annual plans and budgets with goals, objectives, milestones, performance standards and measurement systems.

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.

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.

Please upload the following documents:

1. REQUIRED: Your resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information:

• Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
• Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
• Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including:
• Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
• Duties and accomplishments
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor's name and phone number
• Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
• Salary
• Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
• Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

2. REQUIRED(Only if applicable): Proof of your degree, which would be outlined in the basic education requirement section if applicable. Proof will consist of unofficial transcripts, which must be attached to this application for consideration to determine basic eligibility.

3. REQUIRED - If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please redact your social security number and date of birth.

4. REQUIRED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (i.e., within the last 18 months form the closing date of this vacancy announcement, from either the Federal or private sector). Please remove your social security number and date of birth from any documentation you provide. If you are unable to provide your most recent annual performance appraisal, please provide a written justification explaining why you could provide the request documentation. Failure to provide the most recent annual performance appraisal or written justification explaining why you did not provide the requested documentation you will be disqualified for further consideration because your application will be incomplete.

5. REQUIRED (If claiming Indian Preference), Form BIA 4432. The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the Federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No other form will be accepted.

REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT All of the documentation listed above is required to be attached to your application, if it is applicable to your candidacy. Failure to attach any of the documentation listed above which proves your candidacy for this position will result in disqualification/non-consideration for this position.

To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.

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.

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