Absentee Shawnee Tribe / 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. / Shawnee, OK 74801
General Description
This position will be located at the Tribal Enrollment’s Office at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. This position is fulltime and functions under the direct supervision of the Tribal Secretary and maintains and protects the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Roll. The Enrollment Director will provide excellent service to the Tribal Enrollment Department relating to researching, enrollment eligibility, denial and management.
Responsibilities & Duties
Responsible for verifying eligibility for enrollment into the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma based on membership of parent(s)/grandparent(s) and descendants.
Supervises all employees of the Enrollment department.
Maintains & Updates Tribal membership rolls, processes and issues CDIB cards to tribal members.
Prepares resolutions for Executive Committee Meetings to enroll, relinquish or deny memberships for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
Attends all Executive Committee Meetings to explain or help answer any questions regarding enrollment for the Tribe.
Assists family members in researching ancestors.
Provides enrollment printouts for elections and General Council Meetings.
Responsible for the oversight in preserving all tribal resolutions, ordinances and minutes for posterity.
Has sole control over the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Roll and is responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Roll.
Maintain professional standards in all matters, strict department security, and high ethical and confidentiality standards.
Participate in and attend tribal meetings or trainings as required.
Implement and maintain records retention plan for AST Roll.
Must possess high organizational skills.
Motivated by quality customer service.
Strong attendance record required.
Adhere to all Tribal Policies and Procedures as illustrated in the current Administration manual.
Must have good spelling, typing and computer skills
Must have ability to relate and work well with co-workers, tribal members, and the general public
Must have ability to file and utilize office procedures.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a background.
Working Conditions Physical Requirements
Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace