Administrative Assistant

The American Indian College Fund has been the nation's largest charity supporting Native higher education for 35 years. The College Fund believes "Education is the answer" and provided $20.5 million in scholarships and other direct student support for access to a higher education that is steeped in Native culture and values to American Indian students in 2023-24. Since its founding in 1989 the College Fund has provided more than $349 million in scholarships, programs, community, and tribal college support.

The College Fund also supports a variety of programs at the nation's 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities, which are located on or near Indian reservations, ensuring students have the tools to graduate and succeed in their careers. The College Fund consistently receives top ratings from independent charity evaluators. It earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, a Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, and the "Best in America Seal of Excellence" from the Independent Charities of America.

The College Fund was also named as one of the nation's top 100 charities to the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. For more information about the American Indian College Fund, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Our Mission

The American Indian College Fund invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities.

Our Vision

The vision of the American Indian College Fund is for healthy, self-sufficient, and educated American Indian and Alaska Native people.

Since its founding in 1989, the American Indian College Fund has been the nation's largest charity supporting Native student access to higher education. We provide scholarships and programming for American Indian and Alaska Native students to access higher education. And once students are in college, we provide them with the tools and support to succeed.

Job Summary

This role reports into the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) and is expected to travel no more than 10% of the time. This is an in office position based in Denver .Although this position has routine functions, this position also significantly supports various dynamic needs across the organization as identified by the CFOO. Initiative, critical thinking, attention to detail, and professional support are necessary in this role.

Essential Job Functions

Provide administrative support to the CFOO. Examples of administrative support include:

• Administer travel plans and travel preparation
• Budget and Expense administration
• Meeting scheduling and administration
• Create and edit reports and presentations

Work with attorneys to complete and file annual state registrations timely and accurately.

Ensure watchdog agency applications are updated and submitted timely

Support donor stewardship for CFO/COO donor portfolio

Support TCU relationships

Implement special projects, as assigned by CFOO

Supports front desk administration as needed.

Maintains certification and provide notary service.

Job Requirements

Competencies

• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Demonstrated ability as a proactive self-starter with the capability of problem solving and managing details
• Ability to organize and meet deadlines for a wide variety of job assignments
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal teams and external constituents
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures
• Independently solves standard problems; receives guidance on complex problems
• Interaction with a variety of internal and external constituents. Will interact with Board members, students, TCUs, donors, business partners, and vendors
• Familiarity with business, accounting, and budgets

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal lived experience or professional knowledge of the tribal college system and/or native communities

Education/ Experience

• 4 years progressive relevant experience with the above requirements

Physical Activities

• Ability to lift twenty pounds
• Ability to work extensively with a computer
• Ability to drive

Note:

The intent is not to provide an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position. Incumbent may perform other duties as assigned.