TCU Financial Liaison

The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) strives to positively impact the lives of Native Americans by supporting their higher education and career objectives. College Fund team members believe education is the answer and collectively we raise funds, provide scholarships, and holistically support students in achieving their goals. Programming, research, and enhancing the capacities of tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are also integral elements of our mission.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the College Fund currently employs over 90 team members. Our operations include student success services, TCU capacity building, research and evaluation, public awareness, and fundraising. We annually serve over 4,000 students and 34 TCUs across the United States.

The Financial Liaison supports TCUs with grant budget development, management, and reporting for American Indian College Fund grants, as well as College Fund staff in donor-funded program grants. They serve as a liaison between the College Fund and TCUs, collecting financial data and developing support for TCU financial sustainability. The role collaborates with TCU Presidents, CFOs, staff, College Fund program and development officers, the finance office, and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium.

Primary Job Functions

• Support the TCUs in developing, managing, and reporting on their College Fund grant program budgets.
  • Allocation of grant resources aligned with program objectives, including timing of spending.
  • Timely and accurate budget reporting

• Support College Fund program officers with budget management, including budget design, review, reallocations, and reporting.
• Collect and report on financial data and information from TCUs
• Collect and report on College Fund programming investments. (i.e. summarize total investment in various areas of College Fund programming)
• Support TCUs with program financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for TCU decision making.
• Develop and maintain relationships and collaboration with AIHEC and consultants to support TCUs with financial sustainability.

Education and experience:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• At least three years experience with financial and budget management

Required skills/abilities:

• Strong excel skills
• Program budget development and budget management
• Ability to conduct cost benefit analysis
• Financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for decision making
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships internally and externally
• Ability to create and implement project plans
• Ability to work independently and within teams to complete work on schedule

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the Tribal Colleges and Universities and their funding streams
• Knowledge of higher education financial management

The American Indian College Fund offers a competitive benefits package including health, disability, life, eye, and dental insurance, 403B matching and discretionary employer contributions, generous paid time off, education reimbursement, and active life-style reimbursement program.

Note to Applicants: This search is being conducted by Grace Lerner of Valliant Consulting Group. Successful candidate must be able to pass an in-depth background check. If you require reasonable accommodations, please reach out to us at staffing@valliant.com and we will be happy to work with you. American Indian College Fund is an equal opportunity employer.