Program Administrator - Business Scholars

American Indian College Fund; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Indian College Fund is seeking a Program Administrator - Business Scholars to oversee donor-funded college success programs in Denver. You will coordinate coaching, events, and travel for Business scholars while managing budgets and data reporting.

The role requires collaboration across departments, travel up to 30% at times, and a strong commitment to Native student achievement. In-office position with potential hybrid opportunities in Denver.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in student affairs/program implementation.
• Experience working with AIAN or underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement donor-funded college success and coaching programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead events and activities for scholars (webinars, workshops, travel).
• Manage scholarship programming and budgets; ensure data collection and reporting.
• Develop partnerships with TCUs and Native-serving organizations to support persistence and completion.
• Coordinate monthly updates and end-of-year impact reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Education

MA in Higher Education Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Position:Program Administrator - Business Scholars

Location: Denver, CO

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:255

# of Openings:1

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.


• Provide timely reporting, including monthly program updates and an end-of-year impact report.


• Use data insights for continuous program improvement.

Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with TCU staff, Native-serving organizations, and national college success entities.


• Partner with the Scholarship Manager and Resource Development to design innovative program cohorts and address barriers to persistence and completion.


• Stay current with research and best practices in student success coaching and Native student engagement.

Note: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. The Program Administrator may be assigned additional duties related to the role as needed to advance the College Fund’s mission.

What You Bring:

• Strong organizational and project management skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems


• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills


• Strategic thinking and innovation in program development


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines


• Demonstrated cultural competence working with Native students and communities


• Team-oriented with capacity for independent decision-making


• Comfort with public speaking to varied group sizes


• Willingness to travel occasionally


• At least two years of experience working in a field related to student affairs and program implementation


• Experience working with AIAN or underserved population college students and communities

It’s a bonus if you also have:

• MA in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related field


• Involvement and/or experience in student affairs, grant management, and program implementation.


• Personal and/or professional lived experience in Indigenous communities