Manager, Foundation Scholarships - CSN Foundation

Nevada System of Higher Education • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 - 5 years of related professional experience.
• 2 years of Nonprofit fundraising experience and fund management.
• 1 year of experience in the development of scholarship eligibility criteria, and agreements.
• 1 year of experience with grant management (expenditure, reporting, and compliance).

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in academic scholarships, financial aid, or higher education.
• 1 year of experience in volunteer management.
• Experience in program management.
• Understanding of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Civil Rights (OCR), and Title V, and Title IX, etc.
• Knowledge of best practices, philosophies, and processes in fundraising.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write, proofread and edit.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database management.
• Ability to compile and consolidate information.
• Knowledge of reporting protocols and processes.
• Ability to develop procedures and practices to increase work efficiency.
• Organizational and planning skills with demonstrated experience in project with time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively communicate the CSN and CSN Foundation missions with stakeholders in person, by phone and in writing.
• Familiarity and experience working with various social media platforms.
• Proven ability to work well independently, and alongside various teams.
• Demonstrate integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, high moral values).
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly reports to the CSN Foundation Executive Director.
• Prepare board and committee meeting materials.
• Recruit and direct volunteers and work effectively with large community groups, projects, and events.
• 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.
• A consummate team player with a flexible, collaborative, and creative approach who can lead from behind and empower teammates to contribute their best.
• Successfully complete projects in a detailed-oriented manner and meet established timelines.
• Commitment to College of Southern Nevada and CSN Foundation’s mission.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

What This Job Offers

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