Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Dowdy and February One Scholars Programs, ensuring that each program fulfills its mission to cultivate academic excellence, leadership, and service among its scholars. Reporting to the Director of Scholarship Programs, the Assistant Director serves as the primary point of contact for Dowdy and February One Scholars, maintaining regular communication, coordinating enrichment and professional development opportunities, and ensuring program compliance. This role is central to fostering a supportive, high-achieving community that advances student success and upholds the values of the Honors College. While this position serves within the Scholarship Unit, it also supports the Honors College admissions process, ensuring that the single Honors College application functions efficiently as both the general Honors application and the entry point for distinguished scholarships, including the Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars Program and the February One Scholars Program. Responsibilities include assisting with outreach, application management, holistic review, and interview coordination. In collaboration with campus partners, the Assistant Director contributes to an inclusive and mission-aligned selection process that identifies students who will thrive in a rigorous and enriching academic environment. The Assistant Director also maintains responsibility for data, reporting, and assessment related to scholarship and admissions operations. This includes maintaining accurate applicant records across systems and platforms; developing dashboards, reports, and data summaries to track applicant demographics, yield trends, and reviewer engagement; and providing analytics to support decision-making, annual reporting, and long-term enrollment forecasting. Collaboration is essential to this role. The Assistant Director works closely with the Associate Director of Scholarship Programs to ensure alignment between scholar selection outcomes and the development curriculum. The position also partners with campus stakeholders, including Financial Aid, Alumni Relations, and academic departments, to strengthen recruitment pipelines and enhance the external visibility of the scholarship programs. Additionally, the Assistant Director contributes to the refinement of Scholarship Unit policies, procedures, and strategic goals, and may supervise graduate assistants or student interns as assigned. Working collaboratively with the Scholarship Programs team, the Assistant Director helps design and implement initiatives that support Honors students as they prepare for post-baccalaureate studies and professional careers.
Requirements
- Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in admissions, scholarship administration, or student recruitment in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated experience with holistic application review, committee coordination, and event planning.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to engage with and support students from a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment and admissions events.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high-achieving student populations, honors programs or honors college, or merit-based scholarship programs.
- Familiarity with admissions software systems (e.g., Slate, Suitable, or similar platforms).
- Understanding of trends in college access, scholar development, and equity in admissions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
