Program Administrator - Business Scholars at American Indian College Fund

Quinte West, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

68700.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Development, Program Implementation, Budget Management, Student Coaching, Data Collection, Reporting, Evaluation, Relationship Building, Project Management, Culturally Responsive Support, Academic Advising, Career Support

Industry

Education Management

Description

The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) works to transform the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives by supporting their higher education and career aspirations. We raise funds, provide scholarships, and offer holistic student support. Our work also includes programming, research, and capacity building at tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), all grounded in the belief that education is the answer. The Program Administrator – Business Scholars leads and implements the College Fund’s top business focused programming. This role is responsible for strategic development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of initiatives that support Native student retention, persistence, and degree completion. The Administrator will manage the day-to-day tasks and programming oversight of four scholarships, budgets, build and sustain collaborative relationships with TCUs, national organizations, ensure strong program data collection, and reporting. This position requires expertise in business, a collaborative mindset, and a strong commitment to Native student achievement. The administrator will focus on working with scholars to help find them professional mentors, apply to at least one business graduate program, support retention, and uplift Native scholars into the business world. The role also supports major Student Success Services events and initiatives. The Team : Our Student Success Services team works to strengthen educational opportunities and long-term success for American Indian and Alaska Native students while supporting the missions of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Through college access programs, scholar programming, scholarships, and grants for TCUs and partners, the team helps create pathways to higher education and encourages goals such as engaged tribal citizenship and being a good relative. What you’ll do: We are looking for an individual who is mission-driven, collaborative, organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented to support and advance American Indian and Alaska Native students within the business industry. We are searching for someone with a proven track record who can create, implement, and measure programming to support scholars obtaining a Business undergraduate and graduate degree. This role reports into the Senior Program Administrator of College Access and Success and is expected to travel no more than 30% of the time. This is an in-office Denver based position with some hybrid opportunities. Your Day to Day Program Oversight * Strategically manage the implementation of donor-funded college success and coaching programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. * Lead and support events and activities such as: * Scholar webinars, workshops, and presentations. * Plan, implement, and accompany scholar travel that is associated with scholarship * Manage assigned scholarship programming and oversee budgets to ensure responsible stewardship of funds. Student Success Coaching and Support * Provide strategic guidance cohorts, ensuring high-quality student engagement through individual and group outreach (e.g., texts, emails, check-ins). * Oversee program activities for Business scholars, providing holistic and culturally responsive academic and career support. * Ensure collaboration across departments (e.g., TCU Success, Career Readiness, Communications, Scholarships) to align services with scholar needs. Data Collection, Reporting, and Evaluation * Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to Business scholarships. * Ensure accurate documentation and use of databases to track scholar activity, outcomes, and program effectiveness. * Collaborate with the Research & Evaluation and Program Administrator team to implement pre/post surveys and generate insights. * Pay Range: $54,900 - $68,700 per hour

Responsibilities

Lead and implement business-focused programming to support Native student retention, persistence, and degree completion. Manage scholarship budgets, oversee data collection, and provide holistic academic and career coaching for Business scholars.