Chief Strategy Officer

Chief Strategy Officer

Job Title : Chief Strategy Officer

Organization : American Indian College Fund

Location : Denver, CO - Hybrid

Compensation : $175,000 - $180,000 per year

Position Summary

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a key member of the President & CEO’s executive leadership team (ELT). This role is instrumental in achieving the College Fund’s vision of thriving, prosperous tribal families and communities by supporting American Indian and Alaska Native students’ college access and success and enhancing the capacity of tribal college universities (TCUs) to fulfill their cultural, workforce, education, and community engagement missions.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Expand the College Fund’s influence and partnerships with TCUs, education and policy organizations, institutions of higher education, and philanthropy.

Foster an environment of capacity building, managed growth, and organizational development in collaboration with the ELT, ensuring efficient resource allocation and maximizing team members’ skills and abilities.

In partnership with the President and ELT, motivate and inspire staff to work collaboratively towards the College Fund’s vision and goals by providing expert advice, critical analysis and problem-solving, and supportive communications.

Provide organizing support with strategic planning, annual planning, and budget development, and support team leaders with their processes.

Strengthen and play an active role in management and governance culture and practices that reflect the College Fund’s core cultural and mission-oriented values.

Educational & Experience

Graduate degree preferred.

At least five years of leadership experience in a nonprofit, for-profit, government, or philanthropy, working on growth, program development, strategy, planning, or related issues.

Knowledge and demonstrable prior experience working in the tribal college movement and / or with tribally controlled education.

Demonstrated knowledge of tribal sovereignty and knowledge of tribal people including those served by the College Fund and TCUs.

Additional Skills & Requirements

Demonstrated experience in program management and administration.

Comprehensive working knowledge of organizational planning, organizational structure, budgeting, administrative operations, and fundraising.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies.

Strong relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus and strengthen the collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced and outcomes-driven environment while remaining grounded in cultural values and practices including promoting wellness and self-care among constituencies and colleagues.

Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Demonstrated ability to use project management and planning tools.

Benefits

The American Indian College Fund offers a competitive benefits package including health, disability, life, eye, and dental insurance, 403(b) 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.

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