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Texas A&M Foundation · 2 hours ago

Director of Scholarship Programs

Texas A&M Foundation is dedicated to positively impacting lives through education, and they are seeking a Director of Scholarship Programs to oversee and enhance impactful scholarship initiatives. The role involves managing prestigious scholarship programs, aligning donor contributions with student success, and fostering engagement between donors and scholars.

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Responsibilities

Oversee prestigious scholarship programs such as PES, FEA, EOA, and Haynes Scholars
Drive strategic initiatives to expand scholarship impact and align donor generosity with student success
Serve as subject matter expert on Foundation-administered scholarships, providing responsive and knowledgeable service to donors, parents, and recipients
Manage scholarship guidelines, agreements, and compliance with donor intent
Collaborate with internal teams and campus partners to ensure seamless scholarship administration and reporting
Represent Scholarship Programs at events and foster meaningful donor-scholar engagement
Lead departmental goals, inspire team members, and maintain operational excellence through data-driven performance metrics

Qualification

Scholarship administrationHigher education administrationFundraising database managementDonor stewardshipProfessionalismWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal communicationCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in scholarship administration, higher education administration, or related field
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate complex situations with professionalism
Commitment to the mission and vision of the Texas A&M Foundation

Preferred

Master's degree
8+ years of progressive experience in scholarship administration or higher education advancement
Knowledge of fundraising database management and donor stewardship
Ability to navigate complex situations with diplomacy and discretion

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, identity protection, and more at no cost to you.
Retirement planning with a 17% contribution toward your retirement.
Professional development and growth opportunities.

Company

Texas A&M Foundation

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The Texas A&M Foundation’s mission is to raise major gift and endowed funds and manage assets to enhance the academic excellence

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Tyson Voelkel
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Chris Speier
Vice President and Chief Data Officer
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