Donor-Funded Scholarship Program Manager

Radford University; Radford, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University invites applications for a Donor-Funded Scholarship Program Manager to lead the administration of donor-funded scholarships, ensuring compliance, streamlining processes, and advancing donor stewardship. You will manage the full scholarship lifecycle and promote equitable access to funding for students.

As a liaison among students, donors, campus partners and the Radford University Foundation, you will ensure alignment with institutional priorities and donor intent.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial aid, scholarship administration or higher education.
• Experience managing scholarship programs or complex funding portfolios.

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent in higher education, business administration, communications, or related field

3–5+ years of experience in financial aid, scholarship administration, higher education, or related field

Job description

Title: Donor-Funded Scholarship Program Manager

Application Review Date:09/08/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Donor-Funded Scholarship Program Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the administration of the donor-funded scholarship program. This role is responsible for managing the full scholarship lifecycle while ensuring compliance, advancing donor stewardship, improving processes, and enhancing equitable access to funding for students. The position serves as a key liaison between students, donors, campus partners, and the Radford University Foundation, ensuring the scholarship program aligns with institutional priorities and donor intent.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree or education and experience that equates to an advanced degree in higher education, business administration, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial aid, scholarship administration, higher education, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing scholarship programs or complex funding portfolios

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:No

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:Yes

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Advancement-RF

Salary:$56,462 - $67,789 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Sharon Ratcliffe

Department Contact Phone:[phone]

Department Contact Email:[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.