Senior Program Officer, TCU CS/AI Initiatives

American Indian College Fund; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

American Indian College Fund seeks a Senior Program Officer to lead the TCU Computer Science Program, guiding strategy from design to implementation. You will work with TCUs, donors, and partners to grow CS education and integrate AI across programs.

The role requires strong grant management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership across teams, with extensive travel to tribal colleges and communities. This is a full-time position based in Denver.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated initiative and creativity in program development and management.
• Ability to manage a program with multiple partners at various stages.
• Experience communicating program highlights to broad audiences via multiple media.
• Ability to build relationships with Native-led organizations focused on CS/AI capacity.
• Strong communicator with proactive collaboration across teams.
• Financial management experience for grant-funded programs.

Responsibilities

• Designs, innovates, grows, and leads the TCU Computer Science Program.
• Develops program plans and monitoring systems for TCUs participation.
• Collaborates with TCUs on planning, evaluation, and expansion.
• Builds relationships with industry, education organizations, and CS associations.
• Provides financial oversight according to grant budgets.
• Fosters a community of practice to share CS/AI best practices.
• Monitors grantee progress and provides guidance to ensure objectives are met.
• Coordinates travel, site visits, and partner engagements.

Skills

Program design

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Education

Master’s or higher degree in STEM with CS/AI focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

American Indian College Fund seeks a Senior Program Officer to lead the TCU Computer Science Program, guiding strategy from design to implementation. You will work with TCUs, donors, and partners to grow CS education and integrate AI across programs.

The role requires strong grant management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership across teams, with extensive travel to tribal colleges and communities. This is a full-time position based in Denver.