Donor-Funded Scholarship Program Manager

Radford University • Radford, VA

7d • $54,553 - $67,789 • Onsite

About The Position

The Donor-Funded Scholarship Program Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the administration of the donor-funded scholarship program. This role is responsible for managing the full scholarship lifecycle while ensuring compliance, advancing donor stewardship, improving processes, and enhancing equitable access to funding for students. The position serves as a key liaison between students, donors, campus partners, and the Radford University Foundation, ensuring the scholarship program aligns with institutional priorities and donor intent.

Requirements

• Advanced degree, or education and experience that equates to an advanced degree in higher education, business administration, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial aid, scholarship administration, higher education, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing scholarship programs or complex funding portfolios

Responsibilities

• Managing the full scholarship lifecycle
• Ensuring compliance
• Advancing donor stewardship
• Improving processes
• Enhancing equitable access to funding for students
• Serving as a key liaison between students, donors, campus partners, and the Radford University Foundation
• Ensuring the scholarship program aligns with institutional priorities and donor intent

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level