Description:
Opening Date: 05/06/2026.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.
Salary/Wage: $35.77/per hr. $74,402/per yr.
Tribal Level: TL 122.1
Location: Siletz, OR
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt.
Job Posting Number: 4069781
INDRODUCTION:
The Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a vital role within Tribal Administration. The incumbent will work closely with the CEO to ensure a seamless operation of daily activities including but not limited to: planning, organizing, overseeing, and coordinating the CEO office functions. This may include managing schedules, assignment to special projects, attendance at public and confidential meetings, facilitating internal/external communications, facilitate travel, and more.
DUTIES:
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Schedule meetings and manage a complex calendar for the CEO.
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Catalog the projects the CEO is responsible for and the progress of each project, so as to best leverage the CEO’s time.
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Assisting in research and analysis of factual and legal issues, laws, agency decisions, precedent; rules, regulations, guidelines, and polices to determine their impact on the Tribe, programs and/or services.
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Provide strategic support to ensure the CEO has the time, resources, a nd materials needed to accomplish their goals.
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Coordinate travel for the CEO, process advances and reconciliations. Track credit card expenses.
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Keep the CEO organized with meeting materials and immediate priorities (who needs what by when); this includes email inbox management, and communication/response strategies.
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Manage all incoming email, mail and messages across all media channels on behalf of the CEO by responding , organizing, and escalating priority messages when appropriate.
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Help to organize, plan and manage small to large events and meetings when requested by the CEO.
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When requested, sit in on meetings in person or virtually and take detailed notes, as well as communicate and manage follow up from all parties involved.
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Develop and maintain an accurate contact database.
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Assist in managing access to various federal, state and non-profit grant reporting websites.
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Recommends changes to existing procedures and programs to improve effectiveness, timelines, productivity and cost efficiency of programs and functions.
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Responds to public records requests in accordance with legal timelines and coordinates with appropriate administrators to carry out requests.
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Composes difficult and complex professional correspondence independently on a variety of matters. Prepares outlines, talking points, and text for public proceedings. Oversees, reviews, and/or prepares correspondence for signature. May initiate routine correspondence as the CEO’s representative.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration and 2 years of experience as Executive Administrative Assistant or an equivalent combination of executive secretarial, legislative, journalism, and/or public affairs roles.
Knowledge of:
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The mission, functions, policies, procedures and general administration of the Tribal government.
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Working knowledge of the Tribal Code, Council processes and authorities, and management practices.
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In-depth knowledge of executive office staff administration and confidential record keeping.
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Well-developed knowledge of and skill at using proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to take meeting recollections and prepare documents.
Experience in:
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Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to:
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Oversee and coordinate complex office and administrative support functions.
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Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, multi-tasking ability, and time management skills.
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Adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
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Problem solve and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
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Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
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Plan, organize, prioritize, delegate and review work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
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Write supporting documentation, talking points, and routine correspondence.
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Communicate with a wide range of contacts within and outside the CEO office with tact, professionalism, and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the Administration and Tribe.
Other:
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Exhibit excellent organizational skills.
