Manager, Foundation Scholarships - CSN Foundation

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

$86K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 4-5 years of professional experience in philanthropy
  • 2 years of nonprofit fundraising and fund management experience
  • 1 year of developing scholarship eligibility criteria
  • 1 year of grant management experience

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full cycle of Foundation scholarships, including administration and management
  • Develop protocols, policies, and best practices for scholarship programs
  • Serve as the primary contact for Foundation scholarship inquiries
  • Prepare board and committee meeting materials
  • Evaluate the scholarship program for opportunities for growth and excellence

Benefits

  • Opportunity for involvement in diverse scholarship programs
  • Access to professional development and networking within the nonprofit sector
  • Flexible work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration
  • Ability to impact the lives of students through charitable giving
  • Engagement with a community-focused organization that values excellence and service
Full Job Description
The College of Southern Nevada and the CSN Foundation seeks an experienced philanthropy professional with a passion for nonprofit excellence. The Manager, Foundation Scholarships, reports to the CSN Foundation Executive Director and is a key member of the Foundation team who are focused on providing our donors with the highest level of service in support of their charitable giving. The Manager, Foundation Scholarships, is responsible for the overall administration of Foundation scholarships as well as the development of protocols, policies and best practices for the development and management of Foundation scholarships, to include eligibility criteria, fund management, maintaining a robust scholarship database, compliance, program planning and implementation, and policy development. This position will serve as the initial point of contact for inquiries regarding Foundation scholarships and serve as the liaison to the Office of Financial Aid and other College departments. Primary responsibilities in coordination with the Executive Director, the Manager, Foundation Scholarships, oversees the full cycle of Foundation scholarships, and is responsible for managing and administering the Foundation's portfolio of scholarships and endowed scholarship funds. The successful candidate will be deeply familiar with annual and individual giving best practices, scholarship development, management of application systems, ensuring compliance with donor and grant agreements, and fund management. Evaluates the Foundation's scholarship program; identifying opportunities for promotion, growth and excellence, while improving the donor, college, and recipient experience. The Manager, Foundation Scholarships, will work as part of the CSN Foundation Team to build relationships with donors, recipients, and college programs. This position will require the individual to be innovative, results driven, highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, be excited to take on new challenges, and able to work well independently and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Duties will include but not be limited to: 3 Provide weekly reports to the CSN Foundation Executive Director. 3 Prepare board and committee meeting materials. 3 Recruit and direct volunteers and work effectively with large community groups, projects, and events. 3 Lead and demonstrate techniques associated with developing collaborative and effective partnerships with colleagues, donors, alumni, and community members at local, regional, state, and national levels as required. 3 A consummate team player with a flexible, collaborative, and creative approach who can lead from behind and empower teammates to contribute their best. 3 Successfully complete projects in a detailed-oriented manner and meet established timelines. 3 Commitment to College of Southern Nevada and CSN Foundation's mission. Required Qualifications 3 Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 4 - 5 years of related professional experience. 3 2 years of Nonprofit fundraising experience and fund management. 3 1 year of experience in the development of scholarship eligibility criteria, and agreements. 3 1 year of experience with grant management (expenditure, reporting, and compliance). Preferred Qualifications 3 2 years of experience in academic scholarships, financial aid, or higher education. 3 1 year of experience in volunteer management. 3 Experience in program management. The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 3 Understanding of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Civil Rights (OCR), and Title V, and Title IX, etc. 3 Knowledge of best practices, philosophies, and processes in fundraising. 3 Oral and written communication skills. 3 Demonstrated ability to write, proofread and edit. 3 Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database management. 3 Ability to compile and consolidate information. 3 Knowledge of reporting protocols and processes. 3 Ability to develop procedures and practices to increase work efficiency. 3 Organizational and planning skills with demonstrated experience in project with time sensitive deadlines. 3 Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously. 3 Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 3 Ability to effectively communicate the CSN and CSN Foundation missions with stakeholders in person, by phone and in writing. 3 Familiarity and experience working with various social media platforms. 3 Proven ability to work well independently, and alongside various teams. 3 Demonstrate integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, high moral values). 3 Ability to always maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Salary information: Administrative Faculty D - The starting salary is $86,445. *This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding. Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent 100.0% Required Attachment(s) To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application: 3 Resume/CV 3 Cover Letter 3 Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number) 3 Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team) Local Search Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement. For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN

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