Job Purpose or Objective(s): As a Program Manager, you will develop and manage programs to ensure plans and goals are met and participants receive exceptional service. You will report to the Program Manager II or Director.   

Join our Durant, OK team to support five Educational Information Specialists, schools, students within the reservation, and students outside of the reservation, with travel at least three days a week, including evenings and some weekends.     

Salary $59,478  

Primary Tasks: 

1.       You will provide guidance to staff to ensure program goals and deadlines are met.

2.       Coordinates the program budget and staffing requirements and ensures the program meets goals.

3.       Manage daily program activities and ensure program requirements are met.

4.       Oversee administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient operations of the program.

5.       You will develop partnerships to share resources, expertise, and collaborate in developing and evaluating projects.

6.       Create awareness of tribal and public services offered to inform members of job opportunities that might be                     available.

7.       Create and submit required program reports and ensure grant compliance.

8.       You will maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date records per program requirements.

9.       Monitor program activities to ensure adherence to tribal, federal and program policies, regulations, and goals.

10.     Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

·      Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and five [5] years of experience program services or related, OR nine [9] years of directly related experience in lieu of education.

·      Knowledge of business and financial strategies

·     Communicate (orally and in writing) with peers and management. 

·     Knowledge of computers and software including Microsoft Suite

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

Free gym membership Free access to employee health clinic Free lunch for casino & resort associates Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates Pet insurance Paid vacation / sick time Medical / Dental / Vision 401(K) with company match College tuition reimbursement Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave Employee assistance program Employee prescription program CNO Paid Life Insurance Teladoc On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental) On Site Mammogram Services Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo) Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse) Maternity Care Program (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category. Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.