TO Assistant Housing Manager

Only Members of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe May Apply for This Position

1/14/26-1/23/26

Full-Time

Days and Shifts: M-F, 8a-5p

Wage: $23.43

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Housing Manager, under the direction of the Housing Manager, is responsible for performing a wide range of complex administrative functions, related to finances, accounting, grants, and promotion of services, staffing, and the development and maintenance of effective operations of the department. This position is also responsible for all aspects of the Housing Department, including personnel in the absence of the Housing Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and supervision to subordinate staff and manage office functions and staff relations for effective workflow and workload.
• Assist with development and enforcement of policies, procedures and SOPs for Housing operations, special programs, and office management.
• Assist with the maintenance of personnel records.
• Assist the Housing Manager with planning and implementing the Housing Department’s mission, goals and objectives.
• Assist with the collection of data for grant applications for year end, or grant close out reporting.
• Assist in the development of the annual operating budget, participate in reviews and monitor budgets.
• Assist with ensuring program activities and services are in compliance with the NAHASDA Statute federal regulations.
• Compile data and report on department accomplishments to the tribal administrators, Tribal Council, and funding agencies.
• Assist the Housing Manger with assessing operational, program, staffing and fiscal needs.
• Monitor tenant services including admissions, accounts receivable, and maintenance of housing inventory.
• Monitor processing of monthly billing, rent collections, deposits, and bad debts.
• Prepare reports and conduct presentations on Housing Department programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate and document housing inventory inspections.
• Assist the Manager with planning and implementing new housing developments and rehabilitation projects.
• Assist with the self-monitoring activities as required under the NAHASDA Statute.
• Ensure Housing Department compliance with partner agreements; MOU and contract documents.
• Travel for training as required.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list, but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or changes deemed necessary by the manager.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:

• Contact with all tribal department supervisory staff and individuals or groups from outside the employing agency.
• Contact with persons in their capacities as attorneys, counselors, or representatives of professional organizations.
• Contact with representatives from funding agencies.
• Contact with community members and other stakeholder.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal member.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field or five years demonstrated ability in relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• One year supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
• Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check and complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.

Desired Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with public or Indian housing programs.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements:

• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
• Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license, and be able to obtain a Tribal Driver’s License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Must have a working knowledge of human resource practices and leadership techniques, employment laws, program budgeting and general accounting practices.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of SCIT Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Must be able to work under pressure and deescalate difficult situations.
• Must have knowledge of modern office administration practices.
• Must have organizational skills and be able to plan, prioritize and manage work load to meet goals in a timely manner.
• Must have good project management skills; provide strong leadership, prioritize project tasks, meet project deadlines and effectively communicate with personnel, coworkers, subordinates and the general public.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a diverse range of audiences and settings.
• Must have negotiation and mediation skills.
• Must be able to negotiate complex issues and collaboratively problem solve with Housing staff and the general public.
• Must have familiarity with federal housing program rules and regulations.
• Must have familiarity with SCIT Housing program rules and regulations.
• Must have experience with all types of housing services.
• Must have experience with housing construction and rehabilitation.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must have experience with the Micro Soft Office Suite of software programs.
• Must have experience with various office machines, such as scanner, fax, and phones.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Position is mainly sedentary (sitting for long periods), occasional standing, walking and lifting of maximum 20 pounds.
• Physical factors include normal visual acuity, normal hearing, bending, driving, standing, walking, carrying/lifting, pushing/pulling, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, manual handling, and use of smell.
• Potential hazards include constant client contact and computer use.
• This position may include high pressure situations and deadlines for managing various tasks simultaneously.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.
• The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Working conditions can include frequent exposure to noise, vibration, and occasional exposure to weather such as extreme heat/cold, and moisture/humidity.