NEOGOV · 1 hour ago
Scholarships and Grants Manager (Program Manager I) - 60021441 - INTERNAL ONLY
Richland County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate for the Scholarships and Grants Manager position at the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. This role is responsible for oversight and administration of various state grant programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective communication with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implement management policies and initiatives and promote teamwork
Administration of the SC Need-based Grant program, including Foster Care Youth, to include program management/operations. Understand the goals and objectives for the Need-based Grant program and the necessary tasks for producing critical deliverables within deadlines. Must demonstrate a high level of success in the management of the SC Need based Grant Program. Responsible for providing data and reports regarding these programs. Compliance with comprehensive state regulations and appropriate reporting and record keeping in accordance with agency and state audit principles/procedures. Preparation of SC Need-based Grant program and other grant program policies, procedures, regulations and reports for the Director and other coordinators, Commission staff and legislators, state agencies and the public at large
Primary responsibilities for administering the SC Education Enhancement program. Provides administrative procedures for reviewing Education Enhancement applications and determining eligibility in compliance with state statues/regulations. Execution and completion of state and agency report in a timely and accurate manner. Develops and updates SC Education Enhancement Program regulation(s), policies and guidelines, reports/information for Division Director, the Executive Director, Committee and Commission approval. Responsible for providing and updating Enhancement data as needed
Primary responsibility for overall Scholarship Appeals process/procedures including receipt and preparation of scholarship appeals, communications and dissemination of appeals to program managers, and Scholarship Appeals Committee. Provides administrative procedures for reviewing applications and determining eligibility in compliance with regulations. Accurate documentation, communication with appellants, and compliance with Scholarship Appeals regulation for fair assessment of each appeal in a timely manner. Verify information/data to ensure compliance with Scholarship Appeals regulation and policies. Maintain accurate records/documents using security protocols
Directly manage and support the Office Operations Coordinator, including the Committee on Student Services meeting schedules, communications, minutes and materials, delegation of office tasks, while ensuring policies, procedures, and workflows are followed in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible for management of daily office activities by managing the administrative, logistical, and operational tasks of the Office Operations Coordinator. Supports Office Operations Coordinator to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures in providing administrative support for the Office of Student Affairs
Primary responsibility for the DAYCO Scholarship program in the Barnwell, Williston and Blackville area, including preparation of DAYCO scholarship application, communications and dissemination of information with school administrators within the designated school districts. Provides administrative procedures for reviewing applications and determining eligibility. Verify information/data to ensure compliance. Responsible for maintaining up to date files, and invoicing DAYCO Scholarship awards
Clearly communicate policies, regulations, state statutes, and other scholarship/grant information to a variety of constituents, including office and agency administrators, legislators, parents, students, high school counselors, principals and higher education administrators. Communicate effectively with the Division and Executive Director, Commission members, staff, legislative staff and constituents. Communicate with the Director on all assigned responsibilities, including status and progress on assigned projects. Follow-up shall include communication with the Director on status of all projects and follow-up within established time schedules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with five years' experience in higher education administration or financial aid
Knowledge of laws regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the state scholarship and grants programs
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Exceptional ability to write and communicate effectively to a variety of constituents
Ability to manage and work simultaneously on multiple program objectives with high standards
Position may require overnight travel
Position may require employees to work evenings and weekends
Position requires routine driver duties
Position requires non-essential declaration
Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations
Preferred
Master's degree with 3 years' experience in higher education administration or financial aid preferred
Benefits
15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid vacation and sick leave
Telecommuting and flexible work schedules
Tuition assistance
Holiday, annual and sick leave
Discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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