Commitment to Service

Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian’s governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, and staff members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Gaming Commission, the Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Gaming Commission. The Executive Director provides administrative support to the Gaming Commission, including managing and supervising Gaming Commission staff, consultants, and contractors, records management, and the development and oversight of the Gaming Commission budget.

Essential Functions: 

Responsible for human resources and personnel matters. Provide the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, coaching, and development of Gaming Commission staff. This includes recruitment, interviewing, hiring, supervising, orienting, training employees, providing timely feedback, appraising performance, providing professional development opportunities, and disciplining employees.

• Assist in enforcing Gaming Commission orders and decisions.
• Assist the Commission with challenges to Commission decisions.
• Develop and maintain a suitable records management and retention system and ensure that confidential records are maintained and protected from unauthorized release.
• Ensure that all Commission investigations are conducted efficiently and professionally.
• Ensure that the Gaming Commission and Gaming Operations and Gaming Establishments are in full compliance with the Compacts, the Band’s Gaming Regulatory Acts, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
• Weekly travel to all four casino properties is required.
• Manage and supervise the Licensing and Investigation Division, Compliance and Enforcement Division, and Internal Audit Division of the Gaming Commission as well as any other divisions, departments, sections, or offices of the Gaming Commission that the Gaming Commission may establish.
• Negotiate and enter into contracts for the acquisition of goods and services following the appropriate Tribal Government purchasing processes.
• Organize and plan the work for the Gaming Commission.
• Report to the Commission on a regularly scheduled basis as to the status of Gaming Commission activities and bring to the attention of the Commission any issues, problems, concerns, or related communications.
• Review complaints or concerns expressed by casino management.
• Review monthly operations, assess performance against budget, and implement corrective action if necessary.
• Review the financial and operating reports of the Class II/Class III gaming operation and monitor the financial stability of the gaming operation.
• Under the supervision of the Gaming Commission, maintain efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Gaming Commission.
• Under the supervision of the Gaming Commission, work with the managers and operators of the gaming facility and other gaming regulatory agencies as needed.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment.
• Systems used: Microsoft Office applications, other software.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, accounting or other related fields from an accredited institution whose program of study has been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education is required.
• Ability to manage and direct a professional staff of at least 60 people.
• The Executive Director’s experience and training must be of sufficient scope, depth, and relevancy to enable him/her to direct the work of the Commission, as shown through at least five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level in Gaming regulation, compliance, or audit, particularly Class II and Class III Gaming, and a BA in a relevant area of study. Additional experience is preferred in the areas of public accounting or business finance, public or business administration, judicial or dispute resolution services, criminal justice, civil or criminal investigation, and law.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with the MS Office Applications: Casino Industry Applications Software.
• Must be able to establish and maintain eligibility to serve as Executive Director under the qualifications provided in Section 3.07 of the Band’s Gaming Regulatory Act.
• Persons selected for appointment as Executive Director shall be subject to the same background investigation process and licensing standards that apply to Level 1 Licenses under Chapter VII of the Pokagon Band Regulatory Act.

Indian Preference

• Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Work is generally sedentary in nature and will frequently require sitting. However, standing and walking will occasionally be necessary.

Work environment:

• General office environment. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. However, duties will require occasional work in a casino environment, which is typically smoky with noise levels above a general office environment.

Competencies:

• Achievement Orientation
• Exemplifying Integrity
• Fostering Learning and Development
• Inspiring Others
• Leading Change
• Managing People
• Organizational Savvy
• Relationship Building
• Thinking Strategically