Comanche Language Director

Job Details Level: Management Job Location: Comanche Nation Language Department - Lawton, OK Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Salary Range: $24.00 - $30.00 Hourly Job Shift: M-F/8-5 Job Category: Cultural/TraditionalOPENING DATE: August 18, 2025CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledPOSITION SUMMARY: The Comanche Language Director provides the overall supervision, and direction for all activities, projects, programs, and staff within the department.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and periodic review of a strategic plan for maintaining and expanding a successful language revitalization program.Provides oversight for the development, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and coordinating with all language projects, programs, and stakeholders.Directs and guides the work of the department towards the long-term goal of revitalization and preserving the Comanche Language culture.Effectively communicates with staff, tribal members and the community, both verbally and in writing.Reads, analyzes, and interpret research reports, articles, and other relevant data.Ability to make timely decisions that produce positive results and program planning, development, implementation and evaluation.Utilizes strong organizational and research skills.Ability to develop a professional network and partnership with local universities, higher education organizations, other tribal language programs and stakeholders.Oversees the Language program staff, services, and budget.Develop and monitor grant budgets and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.Establish and monitor appropriate policies, procedures and professional standards to accomplish the successful.Prepare grant updates and reports as required by the grant guidelines and ensure their accuracy and timeliness in submission, development, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the project.Prepare a variety of monthly, annual and special reports on ongoing program activities as required and requested.Monitor, assess and approve expenditures within program funding pletes time and attendance, performance evaluations, disciplines, terminates, hires and counsels staff when needed.Utilizes Microsoft software and other relevant technical software to complete job duties and assist staff with completing the program grant objectives.Develops and coordinates the Memorandum of Understanding and/or Memorandum of Agreement between the Language department and community partners.Maintains confidentiality of information obtained during employment tenure.Attends Comanche Business Committee meetings when requested or needed.Develops program Resolutions as needed.Evaluate program operations to determine progress and problems regarding the delivery of client services.Adheres to the Comanche Nation Constitution, Financial Policy, Human Resources Policies and Procedures, Property and Procurement Policies and all other pertinent policies and procedures.Demonstrates excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.Demonstrates leadership, effective communication both written and orally.REPORTS TO:The Comanche Language Director reports to the Tribal Administrator and supervises all Language department staff.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to lift at least ten (10) lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT:A majority of work will be completed in an office setting with some in state and out of state travel required.QUALIFICATIONS:Must possess a Bachelors degree in Education, Second Language studies, or other related field.Must possess previous work experience in one or more of the field following fields: language revitalization, education, youth development, organizational development, or related field.Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory work experience.Must possess a minimum of one (1) year work experience in Tribal Government.Must possess a valid drivers license and be insurable under the Comanche Nation motor vehicle policy.Must be willing to submit to and pass background investigation which proves good moral character.Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing.BENEFITS PACKAGE:Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)Birthday LeaveBereavement Leave (3 paid days off for specified family members)Fifteen (15) Paid HolidaysMedical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)401K-up to 3% matchVOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Short-term DisabilityLong-term DisabilityAdditional Employee Life InsuranceSpouse, and Child Life InsuranceAFLACEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit ANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference. INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17