Director, Scholarships

Texas State University

San Marcos (TX)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Texas State University is seeking a Director, Scholarships to lead the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships' scholarship operations in San Marcos. You will supervise the scholarship team, ensure excellent customer service to internal and external customers, and oversee the centralized scholarship management system.

Responsibilities include data analysis for endowment utilization, budget modeling, ensuring compliance with donor intent and regulations, and coordinating scholarship activities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Progressively responsible work experience in Financial Aid and/or Scholarships.
Supervisory and management experience required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise the scholarship team to ensure excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Analyze data to facilitate effective management and utilization of institutional funds.
Direct the scholarship review and award processes and ensure endowment compliance.
Oversee wraparound services for targeted student populations and provide guidance on navigating scholarship and financial aid processes.

Skills

Writing Skills

Supervisory Experience

Management Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Director, Scholarships

Flexible schedules available, including part-time remote. Occasional overnight travel and work beyond normal 8-5 business hours may be required during peak business periods.

Posting Information

Posting Number: 2026686
Posting/Functional Title: Director, Scholarships
University Pay Plan Title: Dir Financial Aid & Scholarships
Location: San Marcos
Department: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Funding Source: Permanent
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Category: Exempt
Job Description: Financial Aid and Scholarships at Texas State University seeks an experienced manager and financial aid professional to lead the office’s scholarship team.
Job Duties: The Director will supervise the scholarship team to ensure excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, analyze data to facilitate the effective management and utilization of institutional funds, direct the scholarship review and selection processes, overseeing outreach and award assistance to academic departments to assure endowment compliance, and supervise quality control and compliance activities. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing scholarship wraparound services for targeted student populations, providing proactive, high‑touch guidance and support to help students navigate scholarship, financial aid, and related university processes. This position will also be responsible for keeping abreast of all pertinent changes in scholarship and financial aid rules and making recommendations as necessary to maintain compliance with relevant regulatory changes. In addition, this position will be tasked with performing budget modeling to provide budget recommendations to facilitate the effective management and optimization of institutional funds as well as working with consultants to assist with testing and verifying aid leveraging modules and net price positioning analysis. This position will support university enrollment and retention goals through the awarding of aid as well as provide budgets and forecasts as needed to assist with data driven budgetary decisions with institutional aid. The Director, as part of the office’s management team, is involved in the overall management and direction of the office and provides budget recommendations to facilitate the effective management and strategic utilization of institutional scholarships to promote retention and recruitment. In addition, this position is critical to enrollment management and helps drive the university’s overall recruitment initiatives. This role is also responsible for coordinating and facilitating all scholarship activities for all awarding departments and colleges throughout the institution and is responsible for overseeing the centralized scholarship management system by overseeing training for campus-wide users, maintenance and best practice changes are up to date and review of SB17 and endowment compliance. The role is responsible for ensuring that institutional and donor‑funded resources are administered with precision, transparency, and full compliance with donor intent, federal and state regulations, and university policy.
Additional Information: Flexible schedules available, including part-time remote. Occasional overnight travel and work beyond normal 8-5 business hours may be required during peak business periods.
Job Open Date: 07/21/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent Writing Skills
Progressively Responsible Work Experience in Financial Aid and/or Scholarships
Supervisory Experience
Management Experience
Excellent Written/Verbal Communication Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree
Knowledge of Financial Aid Rules
Quality Assurance Skills
Program/Project Management Skills
Highly Motivated
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Ability to Work Independently

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

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