The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Education goal is to foster the development of every Seminole child and adult through education, culture, and language. This department offers the opportunity to afford the highest quality education to our Tribal Members, from kindergarten to post-graduate schooling. Seminole Education provides an opportunity for each Tribal Member to prepare for career and leadership roles, while maintaining their rich cultural heritage. Learn more at https://www.seminoleeducation.com/
The full-time schedule is Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Occasionally there may be pre-planned events in the evenings as well. Note the department is located on the Immokalee Reservation at 295 Stockade Rd., Immokalee, FL 34142. We provide a fuel stipend if you live more than 40 miles away from the office. There is some day travel to other Reservations as needed in Hollywood, Clewiston, and Okeechobee however you would borrow a departmental car and it would be factored into your work schedule.
Position Summary
The individual in this position performs routine clerical work assisting the Education K-12 Advisor of the Seminole Tribe of Florida (STOF). The individual enters student data into the computer tracking system, updates and keeps data current, distributes, receives and processes applications for Tribal Scholarships and maintains contacts with students and educational institutions in order to obtain information regarding transcripts, grade reports and registration/class schedules. Work is performed in accordance with specific instructions for established work procedures requiring limited decision making.
Qualifications / Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent GED is required. Associates Degree is preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in bookkeeping functions is required. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required. Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. Ability to travel to all reservations and work a flexible schedule; including evenings, weekends and holidays.
About STOF
The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Native American Tribe and sovereign Tribal Government, dedicated to providing high quality care and services to its members who reside on reservations throughout South Florida; Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Immokalee, Tampa and two satellite offices located in Naples and Miami (Trail).
With our Headquarters based in Hollywood, Florida, The Seminole Tribe of Florida has approximately 2,000 employees spread throughout our Reservations. The Tribe has developed numerous employment opportunities through a broad range of services such as Accounting, Education, Public Works, Media Productions, Community Planning, Recreation, Credit & Finance, Health, Museum, Public Safety, Legal, Information Technology and Elder Services, along with many others.
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has more non-contiguous reservations than any tribe in North America. Take a walk through our six reservations by following visiting us online at www.semtribe.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a current or previous Seminole Tribe of Florida Employee? This includes their businesses like the Hard Rock and Casinos. If so, please indicate position, department, and employment dates.
- Are you a Tribal Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida? If not Seminole FL, are you a registered member of another federally recognized Native American Tribe? If Yes, please specify Tribe. Note: A Native American Tribal Document is not required to establish work eligibility, but it must be presented upon hire for classifications purposes.
- This is a Monday through Friday in-office position from 8am to 5pm. A few times a year there may be community events in the evenings as well. It’s based at the Immokalee Reservation located at 295 Stockade Rd, Immokalee, FL 34142. As needed you would drive out to support other Reservations which includes going to Clewiston, Hollywood, and Okeechobee. We would factor the drive-time into your work schedule and you would borrow one of our departmental vehicles to get there. Are you ok with the schedule and commute?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- bookkeeping or high volume clerical: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- proficient to fluent English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
