Senior Associate Director for Scholarship Administration

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

2d • $0 - $85,000

About The Position

Help Open the Door to a Notre Dame Education At the University of Notre Dame, we believe exceptional students should have the opportunity to pursue a Notre Dame education regardless of their financial circumstances. Through Pathways to Notre Dame, the University's signature undergraduate financial aid initiative, we are making a historic commitment to affordability, accessibility, and student success. As the Senior Associate Director of Scholarship Administration, you will play a vital role in turning that commitment into reality. By strategically managing the University's undergraduate scholarship portfolio, you'll help connect talented students with the financial resources that make saying "yes" to Notre Dame possible. This is an opportunity to combine strategic thinking, data-informed decision-making, and collaborative leadership to maximize the impact of institutional, endowed, merit, and need-based scholarships. Working across Enrollment, University Relations, academic colleges, and campus partners, you'll ensure scholarship resources are thoughtfully aligned with University priorities, donor intent, and the evolving needs of our students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience that will positively impact financial aid within higher education
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-million dollar financial portfolios and large-scale, multi-layered datasets
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively across diverse internal departments (e.g., Finance, Advancement, Academic leadership) under tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools and financial software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, ERP systems) to extract, manipulate, and analyze data.
• Polished interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence when representing the organization to high-profile external stakeholders
• Change-management capability with a focus on leveraging technology to enhance service delivery and eliminate administrative bottlenecks

Nice To Haves

• Financial Aid, Enrollment Management, Higher Education, Accounting or a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Notre Dame's comprehensive undergraduate scholarship portfolio.
• Partner with colleagues across Enrollment, University Relations, and the academic colleges to optimize the distribution of institutional and donor-funded scholarships.
• Leverage data and analytics to strengthen scholarship strategies that support student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and long-term success.
• Ensure scholarship funds are administered in accordance with donor intent, University priorities, and institutional policies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen stewardship of scholarship resources.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across campus, serving as a trusted partner in advancing the University's enrollment and financial aid goals.

Benefits

• The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

What This Job Offers

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