Scholarship Program Manager

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo•Houston, TX

About The Position

Educational Programs administers the Show's multimillion dollar educational and scholarship programs . This position reports directly to and is under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Scholarship Programs. The employee in this position should learn, master, and demonstrate complete understanding of the Educational Programs and effectively manage processes and procedures.

Requirements

Very strong organizational abilities are necessary for success in this position.
Bachelors Degree and four or more years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office Products including Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle and Salesforce a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main contact for Hildebrand Rural Scholars Program scholarship recipients (4-Year and Vocational)
Field scholar and alumni related telephone and email inquiries and provide appropriate information to inquirer on a timely basis.
Assist in the management of the scholarship program databases including, but not limited to, student addresses, semester hours, semester grades, financial records, and all other necessary records on a consistent and timely basis.
Prepare and maintain files on scholarship recipients
Prepare and maintain Educational Program spreadsheets, reports, proposals, and score sheets.
Prepare and maintain reports related to Hildebrand Rural Scholars Program recipients
Provide updates and reports to Hildebrand Foundation/Donor contacts on a regular basis
Manage scholar administrative requests
Assist in managing the application process for scholarship programs
Assist in verification of Achievement Scholarship and Hildebrand Rural Scholars Program: Achievement Scholarship applications.
Assist in judging processes, including reassignment of incomplete judging assignments
Manage new scholar notification and documentation verification process, including financial aid
Monitor scholarship recipient compliance with programs
Assist in the preparation and delivery of training materials regarding scholarship programming
Assist in development and execution of Hildebrand Rural Scholars programming
Manage disciplinary action appeals related to Hildebrand Rural Scholars and present to the Scholarship Review Committee
Assist with all departmental events and Tejas Receptions.
Compose and prepare written correspondence as necessary.
Provide reconciliations and records to Accounting as requested
Learn, master, and demonstrate complete understanding of the Educational Programs and initiate ways to streamline and automate processes and procedures.
Specified periodic reconciliation of scholarship source system to general ledger as maintained by accounting department; disbursement of all payments to students and approved educational programming; maintenance of students individual accounts, including one-time payments, transfers, refunds and charge offs; receipt, acknowledgement, and posting of all memorial and honorary contributions to Educational Fund.
Schedule appointments and arrange travel schedules and reservations as deemed necessary to properly administer educational programs.
Assist with background research on grants and scholarships and analysis for Educational Programs Standing Committee.
Monitor progress and evaluates scholarship program results.
Contribute to a positive teamwork environment.
Special Projects as assigned.