Director, Scholarship Development and Administration

The Director, Scholarship Development and Administration primarily oversees the all administrative functions related to the processes and procedures related to the management of ASU Foundation scholarships. This position reports to the Sr Director of Scholarship Development and Administration at the ASU Foundation.

What you'll do:

• Oversee a team who manages scholarship administration and stewardship for all foundation-managed scholarships
• Develop and implement best practices for managing and stewarding philanthropically funded scholarships across the enterprise
• Ensure stewardship for high-touch scholarship programs, participating in the scholarship selection process and providing services and opportunities to student recipients while interacting with leadership donors
• Provide expertise and strategic counsel on evolving philanthropic scholarship opportunities
• Assess priorities for scholarship support in conjunction with the development team, university administrators, faculty and other members of the enterprise
• Respond to inquiries from development staff and scholarship administrators who need assistance with any aspect of scholarship establishment, administration and/or the disbursement process
• Oversee the administration of a portfolio of assigned scholarships and the programmatic support for key scholarship programs funded by principal investors of the ASU Foundation.
• Serve as a liaison with the Comptroller's Office, Educational Outreach and Student Services, the Office of Student Financial Assistance and the Office of General Counsel for scholarship related issues, policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the Office of Donor Services and the ASU Office of Student Financial Assistance to ensure the endowed scholarships are administered effectively and in accordance with the donors intent
• Oversee the implementation and management of the ASU Foundation scholarship portal
• Provide insight and expertise on how to increase the quality and effectiveness of scholarship programs
• Conduct appropriate training of ASU development and Foundation staff so that scholarship systems and programs are understood by all parties
• Under the direction of the Sr Director of Scholarship Development and Administration, serve as a leader within the team to develop strategy and processes to accomplish team goals and objectives
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need:

• Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information
• Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible
• Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing constituencies
• Ability to represent the institution well
• An advocate's belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University
• Ability to prepare complex and detailed proposals and related materials
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in donor/prospect computer data base systems
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans
• Demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments

Relevant qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Advanced degree preferred. Five (5) years' experience in not-for-profit, and/or academic/student affairs and/or related field.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in Legal Studies, Nonprofit Management, Business, Higher Education, or a related field

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
• 22 days of vacation time
• 11 holidays, including your birthday
• Parental leave
• Significant tuition reductions
• Professional development is highly valued at ASU Foundation, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest
• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement