Foundation Scholarships Program Lead

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Stevens Point (WI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point seeks a Foundation Scholarship Officer to manage and implement scholarship/fellowship processes, ensuring adherence to budgets and policies. The role supports departments, trains the campus community, and advances funding strategies to meet recruitment and retention goals.

As part of University Advancement, you will build relationships with campus partners and external entities to identify opportunities and improve scholarship administration.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and maintain accuracy in a detail-oriented environment.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with databases, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Implements scholarship/fellowship processes to meet established policies and strategic direction.
• Works within the electronic scholarship system to facilitate applications and awarding.
• Provides training and support for departments, programs, and students on the scholarship system.
• Leads and develops strategy for scholarships/fellowships to support recruitment and retention goals.
• Builds relationships with campus partners and external partners to identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Relationship-building

CRM systems

Databases

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Financial Edge

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point seeks a Foundation Scholarship Officer to manage and implement scholarship/fellowship processes, ensuring adherence to budgets and policies. The role supports departments, trains the campus community, and advances funding strategies to meet recruitment and retention goals.

As part of University Advancement, you will build relationships with campus partners and external entities to identify opportunities and improve scholarship administration.