Scholarship Manager

Foster Angels•Austin, TX

10d•$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Foster Angels of Central Texas (FACT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care. We are committed to ensuring children, youth and young adults who experience foster care have their basic needs met and have access to life-enhancing opportunities that are part of healthy development to help create a sense of normalcy. FACT is currently seeking a professional leader for the role of Scholarship Manager. Reporting to the Director of Programs, The Scholarship Manager is the face of Foster Angels’ Scholarship Program and is responsible for the day‑to-day program coordination, relationship management, and works directly with the Director of Programs to oversee strategic growth of the program. This role combines direct scholar support, program management, partnership development, and long‑term planning. The ideal candidate is relationship‑driven, highly organized, trauma‑informed, and deeply committed to educational equity for young adults with lived experience in foster care. This position requires a balance of compassion, accountability, and systems‑building.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, nonprofit management, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit programs, higher education, financial aid, or student support services.
Demonstrated experience working with first-generation college students and/or foster care–impacted populations.
Experience developing mentorship or career readiness programs
Strong organizational, time management, and systems-development skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Trauma-informed, equity-centered approach to student support.
Ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear expectations and boundaries.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database or scholarship management systems.
Comfort with data tracking, reporting, and basic analysis.
Background check required; must have reliable transportation
This position requires the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds without restriction. This may include bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Trauma-Informed training a plus
Some travel around Region 7 may be required

Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Scholarship Administration Manage all aspects of the scholarship program, including applications, eligibility, awarding, mentorship, and ongoing administration.
Coordinate scholarship application review, scoring, and selection processes; prepare materials and support scholarship committees and leadership.
Communicate award decisions, renewal requirements, and program expectations clearly and in a timely, supportive manner.
Serve as the primary point of contact for scholarship applicants and recipients, providing ongoing guidance and relationship-based support.
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Programs to review and update scholarship criteria and expectations in alignment with organizational goals and donor intent.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date scholarship records, agreements, student files, databases, and program materials.
Track scholar participation, check-ins, mentorship engagement, and outcomes; support program evaluation, data collection, and reporting for internal and funder use.
Plan, organize, and facilitate the annual orientation for new scholarship recipients, ensuring understanding of program requirements and available support.
Identify trends, gaps, and programmatic challenges and collaborate with leadership to strengthen systems and improve scholar outcomes.
Mentorship & Career Development Design and implement a career mentorship model for scholars
Recruit, onboard, and support volunteer mentors (career mentors, professional mentors, or peer mentors)
Match scholars with ideal career mentors and monitor the quality and consistency of mentoring relationships
Collaborate with mentors to support scholars’ academic, career, and personal development goals
Alumni Program Development Build and oversee an alumni engagement program for former scholars
Maintain relationships with alumni and create pathways for ongoing connection, mentorship, and leadership
Engage alumni as mentors, speakers, volunteers, or ambassadors when appropriate
Partnership, Community Engagement & Events Recruit and build relationships with other nonprofits, community organizations, and agencies serving youth and young adults with foster care experience to promote scholarships.
Represent Foster Angels at community events, meetings, and collaborative initiatives
Identify partnership opportunities that enhance scholar support, career access, and resource sharing
Plan and facilitate scholar orientations, and other program events.