Casino / Gaming Regulatory Executive Director

Experience a more rewarding Executive Director career where your experience and leadership will impact the structure of a highly regarded regulatory body. Join a 2^nd to none organization in the gaming regulation industry working with an exceptional team. Take advantage of working in a beautiful location offering local vineyards, Notre Dame, Lake Michigan, and charming coastal communities.

Enjoy working for an organization rooted in diverse historic culture whose focus is serving people.  You will receive incredible support from an experienced team that is committed to helping a close-knit community thrive and grow.

“A proud, compassionate people committed to strengthening our sovereign nation. A progressive community focused on culture and the most innovative opportunities for all our citizens.”

Pokagon Band Gaming Commission is searching for an Executive Director for their Gaming Commission in New Buffalo, MI.

Please click Apply or email your information to: pokagongaming@workrocket.com

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, accounting or other related fields from an accredited institution whose program of study has been recognized by the Council for Higher Education.
• At least five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level in Gaming regulation, compliance, or audit, particularly class II and class III gaming.
• Ability to establish and maintain eligibility to serve as Executive Director under the qualifications provided in Section 3.07 of the Band’s Gaming Regulatory Act.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level 1 License under Chapter VII of the Pokagon Band’s Gaming Regulatory Act.

Why Join Pokagon Band Gaming Commission:

• Competitive Pay: Starting salary from $150,000 – $220,0000 per year or more, based on experience.
• Well Above Average Benefits package: Outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans (employer pays 90% of monthly premium), PTO (4 weeks accrued in the first year), 15 paid holidays, defined pension plan, 401k with employer match, life insurance, disability, and various discount programs.  Bottom line the benefits package is valued at an additional $30,000 annually.
• The Pokagon Band Gaming Commission is nationally recognized as a leader in gaming regulation and is Self-Regulated!
• Enjoy a day shift schedule! Monday – Friday 8AM to 5PM. Must be available to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Culture: Pokagon citizens have long sustained their culture and connection to their homeland. Enjoy working in a family friendly and community-oriented culture where your well-being is the top priority.
• Beautiful Location: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with the opportunity to explore charming local vineyards, stunning Notre Dame college campus, Lake Michigan, and charming coastal communities—all while staying connected to larger cities nearby.
• Visibility – You are highly visible to the entire organization. Take pride in such an important position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for human resources and personnel matters. Provide the overall direction, coordination, evaluation, coaching, and development of Gaming Commission staff. This includes recruitment, interviewing, hiring, supervising, orienting, training employees, providing timely feedback, appraising performance, providing professional development opportunities, and disciplining employees.
• Assist in enforcing Gaming Commission orders and decisions.
• Assist the Commission with challenges to Commission decisions.
• Develop and maintain a suitable records management and retention system and ensure that confidential records are maintained and protected from unauthorized release.
• Ensure that all Commission investigations are conducted efficiently and professionally.
• Ensure that the Gaming Commission and Gaming Operations and Gaming Establishments are in full compliance with the Compacts, the Band’s Gaming Regulatory Acts, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
• Weekly travel to all four casino properties is required.
• Manage and supervise the Licensing and Investigation Division, Compliance and Enforcement Division, and Internal Audit Division of the Gaming Commission as well as any other divisions, departments, sections, or offices of the Gaming Commission that the Gaming Commission may establish.
• Negotiate and enter into contracts for the acquisition of goods and services following the appropriate Tribal Government purchasing processes.
• Organize and plan the work for the Gaming Commission.
• Report to the Commission on a regularly scheduled basis as to the status of Gaming Commission activities and bring to the attention of the Commission any issues, problems, concerns, or related communications.
• Review complaints or concerns expressed by casino management.
• Review monthly operations, assess performance against budget, and implement corrective action if necessary.
• Review the financial and operating reports of the Class II/Class III gaming operation and monitor the financial stability of the gaming operation.
• Under the supervision of the Gaming Commission, maintain efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Gaming Commission.
• Under the supervision of the Gaming Commission, work with the managers and operators of the gaming facility and other gaming regulatory agencies as needed.

About the Organization:

The Pokagon Band Gaming Commission is the independent Tribal government subdivision empowered by the Pokagon Band Tribal Council with the sole authority and responsibility to regulate gaming within the jurisdiction of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. The Gaming Commission regulates Gaming Operations, Gaming Establishments, Management Contractors, and licenses Gaming Establishments, Gaming Suppliers, Gaming Employees, and all other Persons subject to the Gaming Commission’s licensing authority pursuant to Gaming Regulatory Act.

The Gaming Commission ensures that all gaming conducted within the Tribe’s jurisdiction is conducted in conformance with the Gaming Regulatory Act, Gaming Commission Regulations, the Tribal/State Gaming Compact, and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The Pokagon Band Gaming Commission also regulates liquor sales at the Tribe’s retail establishment engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages.