Program Administrator - Business Scholars

American Indian College Fund•Quinte West, ON

3h•$54,900 - $68,700•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Expertise in business
Collaborative mindset
Strong commitment to Native student achievement
Proven track record who can create, implement, and measure programming to support scholars obtaining a Business undergraduate and graduate degree.

Nice To Haves

Mission-driven
Collaborative
Organized
Self-motivated
Results-oriented

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.