JOB TITLE: Assistant Director, Education & Training
PAY GRADE: E8
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Education
REPORTS TO: Education & Training Director

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Assists Director in accomplishes strategic objectives by planning, organizing and directing all functions required to operate and maintain activities and services encompassing Education programs for Taos Pueblo youth and adults. Responsible for the identification and obtainment of performance outcomes for each are area to include strategic planning, organizational development, operational and fiscal effectiveness based upon student driven initiatives.
This position description may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found or assigned to this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists with the development and implementation of strategic plans for education, training, and language and culture initiatives.
Coordinates the establishment, implementation and communication of goals, objectives, policies and procedures in accordance with the strategic plan.
Assists with the oversight of all programs and locations to include daily operations, communicate, incidents, and advocacy.
Represents the Director as needed for meetings and events and represents Taos Pueblo and the Education Division professionally.
Conducts regular student performance tracking and reports results to the Director to include documentation from schools and students, parent, and teacher feedback.
Actively participates in seeking out and applying for grant opportunities that support education and training, and ensures effective and efficient implementation and program compliance with policies and regulations imposed by funding sources.
Gathers and analyzes data and reports and submits to granting agencies.
Contribute to departmental effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-ranges issues and goals that must be addressed, and recommends options and courses of actions.
Prepares and presents reports for program approval on the status, activities and plans for current and future operations to the Chief Operation Officer.
Participates in assessing tribal education needs assessments using education reports and data from schools, other cation programs and entities, and survey of parents, community members, Tribal Council members and educators.
Assists in developing education curriculum geared toward specific grade levels to include presentations, handouts, infographics, and trainings.
Encourages a positive working relationship between departments, and the Taos Pueblo community at large.
Provides technical and/or professional coordination and leadership in the execution of day-to-day program/project activities, as appropriate to program objectives and area of expertise.
Evaluates educational staff annually, provides feedback to enhance services to the children and families.
Promotes and ensures that the community is aware of and has access to services including higher education scholarships, training opportunities, employment assistance, and general assistance.
Develops and maintains working relationships with appropriate Tribal, Federal, State, School systems, and local agencies concerning matters affecting services programs for Indian youths and adults.
Collaborate and supports other tribal departments and programs to integrate language and culture into their services.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Assists in the oversight and supervision of departments effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers and employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; integrating functional objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Education, or Business Administration, or related field plus three years progressive work experience in education. One years in a supervisory capacity and/or a combination of Education and Experience. Master’s Degree preferred. Valid New Mexico driver’s license with ability to meet Pueblo’s liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance. Must be able to pass drug test, physical examination and background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies.
Taos Pueblo reserves the right to exercise preference in hiring for qualified Tribal members/Indians in connection with all positions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of educational management, system analysis, operations, finance and accounting,
Knowledge of statistical compilation and analyses.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
Skill in statistical compilation and analysis.
Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
Skill in understanding and interpreting complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
Skill in problem solving, human relations, supervision and time management.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of sensitivity to community issues and concerns.
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the community.
Ability to gather and analyze statistical data, compile information and generate reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is regularly performed both indoors in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Travel may be required. Evening and/or weekend work may be required.