Also called: Tribal Manager, Tribal Executive Director
Runs the daily operations of a Native American tribal government.
Tribal administrators manage tribal programs in health, housing, education, and natural resources, working for an elected tribal council. They also coordinate with federal agencies like the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in public administration or business; community ties matter.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Public Administration, American Indian Studies, Business Administration.
Growing about average. Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with grants and reporting; leading tribal programs and serving the community stay human.
Classes: AP Government, Native American studies, Business class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1011.
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