Full Job Description
The College Fund is looking for a talented Program Manager who will support projects managed out of the President's Office. The position will work directly with the Chief Strategy Officer and will coordinate convenings, manage communications with external constituents such as Tribal College Presidents and TCU Governing Boards, operate as a project manager and coordinate with external consultants. The position will support report and presentation editing and formatting, manage travel, and execute other administrative functions, including note taking and summarization, and expense processing. The position requires occasional travel.
The Team:
Our Executive Leadership team leads work aligned with the President & CEO's vision and the College Fund's strategic plan. The projects and programming led by this team have a direct impact on the strength and sustainability of tribal colleges and universities.
What you'll do:
We are looking for an individual who is organized, a quick-study and can self-manage tasks and deadlines, is a proactive and clear communicator, is detail oriented, and takes initiative to support successful project and program implementation and outcomes. We are searching for someone with a proven track record with project administration working with multiple internal and external constituents. This position will manage administrative and coordination elements for projects within the Executive Office. This position will work with Executive Leadership and other team members across various departments, along with external consultants. The position will also work closely with TCU leadership and Governing Boards, and other external stakeholders. This role reports to the Chief Strategy Officer and is expected to travel no more than 10% of the time.
Your Day to Day
Project Administration:
Support budget and timeline management
Manage constituent communications
Coordinate consultants and advisory committees
Manage report process coordination, formatting and editing
Convening and Meeting Management:
Select event location and manage contract and vendor partner relations
Coordinate all on-site logistics
Manage communications with attendees and support travel arrangements
Identify and coordinate presenters
Manage all logistics for virtual meetings and webinars
Administrative:
Summarize meeting notes
Process expenses for payment
Maintain project management tool
Coordinate travel arrangements
Note: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. The Program Manager may be assigned additional duties related to the role needed to advance the College Fund's mission.
What You Bring:
4+ years project, program and administrative management
Experience with convening or event management
Demonstrated ability as a self-starter with strong organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to respectfully communicate and work within a diverse environment
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Professional skills in AI and project management software
It's a bonus if you also have:
Personal and/or professional lived experience in or working with Indigenous communities and/or Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU)
Experience working with Governing Boards, higher education
Our Process
Application Review
People Operations Phone Call
Secondary and/or Technical Screen
Panel and/or Cross Functional Screen(s)
Background Check
Offer Letter
DiSC
The order of these stages may vary depending on the role.
Pay Range: $64,500 - $79,600 per hour