Tuition Assistance Program Manager – National Guard

State of Colorado; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Public retirement options

On-site fitness facilities

Free parking

Compressed work weeks

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) seeks a program manager to administer the State Tuition Waiver Program for Colorado National Guard members. You will manage a $1.7+ million budget, review eligibility, and coordinate with higher education partners to ensure compliant disbursements and timely reporting.

Based in Centennial, this role requires collaboration with DIHEs, auditors, and state agencies, plus building automated workflows and interactive dashboards to improve

Qualifications

• Three years' work experience managing an organizational program with a budget over $1M and knowledge of financial aid regulations.
• Two years' experience budgeting in a professional setting.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate the Colorado State Tuition Waiver Program for operational efficiency.
• Administer all administrative components, reviews, eligibility, and communications.
• Collaborate with higher education institutions and DIHEs to streamline processes.
• Manage a $1.7+ million annual budget and reconcile funds with ledgers.
• Create procedures and dashboards to monitor enrollment, budget, and program analytics.

Skills

Budget management

Financial aid regulations

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy guidance

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance or related field

Experience with public sector budgeting

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) seeks a program manager to administer the State Tuition Waiver Program for Colorado National Guard members. You will manage a $1.7+ million budget, review eligibility, and coordinate with higher education partners to ensure compliant disbursements and timely reporting.

Based in Centennial, this role requires collaboration with DIHEs, auditors, and state agencies, plus building automated workflows and interactive dashboards to improve