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Full-Time

6/30/26-OUF

Days and Shifts: 1st Shift, M-F 8a-5p

Wage: $24.49

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit 

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.  

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe:  16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working. 

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.  

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%. 

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.  

Position Summary: 

Under supervision of Grants and Contracts Director, identify community needs, facilitate development and implementation of strategic plans for Tribal departments, and ensure current and future needs of the Saginaw Chippewa community are clearly identified and prioritized on a regular basis. Compile and analyze existing Tribal data, and in some cases, collect needed data through various means. Conduct literature reviews and research on existing data in a wide range of areas in accordance with Tribal Administration, Tribal Council and departmental needs, and compile data and relevant information for decision-making and grant applications. Lead and facilitate collaborative partnerships to undertake special projects at the determination of Tribal Administration. Serve as key point of contact for data requests, data protection initiatives and outside partnerships.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community programs and departments, local, regional and other organizations to facilitate community assessment, special projects and planning.
• Build relationships with outside universities, service providers, and other organizations to meet data, evaluation, research, assessment and other grant related needs of the community.
• Facilitate ongoing, substantive dialogue with the Saginaw Chippewa community and surrounding agencies and organizations to understand current and anticipate future needs.
• Assist in Supervision of the Grants and Contracts Staff in the absence of or at the direction of the Grants and Contracts Director.
• Analyze data of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, census data and other data sets to aid in assessment, planning, decision-making and grant writing.
• Develop a list of emerging unmet needs in the community.
• Evaluate and respond to data requests originating inside and outside SCIT.
• Develop and refine a methodology for prioritization of the community`s needs.
• Assist in identifying resources and training needed for departments/programs based on identified community needs/gaps.
• Develop a vehicle for communicating priorities to the community to gain alignment.
• Research different modalities for service delivery to address the needs; both symptoms (e.g., unemployment) and underlying causes (e.g., illiteracy). Develop one or more plans to address each identified need. Identify outputs and outcomes expected of the plans and how needs will be addressed.
• Develop a data protection and use/data Governance Strategic Action Plan in collaboration with key Tribal Departments
• Develop a “case for giving” based on prioritized needs and plans to inspire funding agencies to invest in the community.
• Develop a system to prioritize funding applications based on program and community needs and strategic plans.
• Assist in monitoring goals, objectives, and implementation of key grant projects.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Participate in Quarterly Budget Reviews with Administration and Staff.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts: 

• Empowered to interact with all levels of Tribal Operations personnel in order to communicate operational decisions.
• Contact with Tribal Council members, administrative staff, outside governmental agencies and community organizations to accomplish the objectives of the Tribal organization.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor`s degree in social science, social work, public policy, community planning or related field.
• One year in a supervisory capacity.
• Three years’ experience working within a Tribal community.
• Three years’ experience in management, administration of federal grants and contracts, and program development.
• Three years’ experience identifying, compiling and analyzing data to develop reports and make recommendations.
• Strong competence in use of spreadsheet and database software.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, writing, presentation and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements: 

• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of current technological developments and trends in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of grant writing principles, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state and community funding sources and mechanisms.
• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, federal and tribal regulations.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, verifying, managing and manipulating research data.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including Windows programs.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to interpret applicable collected data.
• Ability to write, edit, and revise a range of technical communications from specifically compiled raw data.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to make solid decisions, meet strict time lines, and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands: 

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally walk and stand and reach with arms and hands.
• Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment: 

• Normal office environment.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
• Travel may be required.