Manager, Foundation Scholarships - CSN Foundation

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Employer retirement match

On-site childcare

Development opportunities

Affinity groups

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada and the CSN Foundation seeks an experienced philanthropy professional with a passion for nonprofit excellence. The Manager, Foundation Scholarships, reports to the CSN Foundation Executive Director and is a key member of the Foundation team who are focused on providing our donors with the highest level of service in support of their charitable giving.

The Manager, Foundation Scholarships, is responsible for the overall administration of Foundation scholarships as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
• 4-5 years of related professional experience.
• 2 years nonprofit fundraising experience and fund management.
• 1 year experience in development of scholarship eligibility criteria.
• 1 year experience with grant management (expenditure, reporting, compliance).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full cycle of Foundation scholarships, and be responsible for managing and administering the Foundations portfolio of scholarships and endowed scholarship funds.
• Provide weekly reports to the CSN Foundation Executive Director.
• Prepare board and committee meeting materials.
• Recruit and direct volunteers and work effectively with large community groups, projects, and events.
• Lead and demonstrate techniques associated with developing collaborative partnerships with donors, alumni, and community members.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing & editing

Social media familiarity

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

4-5 years of related professional experience

2 years nonprofit fundraising experience

1 year scholarship eligibility criteria development

1 year grant management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management

Job description

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time. The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with CSN's mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park. Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.
• For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please visit https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement.

Job Description

The College of Southern Nevada and the CSN Foundation seeks an experienced philanthropy professional with a passion for nonprofit excellence. The Manager, Foundation Scholarships, reports to the CSN Foundation Executive Director and is a key member of the Foundation team who are focused on providing our donors with the highest level of service in support of their charitable giving. The Manager, Foundation Scholarships, is responsible for the overall administration of Foundation scholarships as well as the development of protocols, policies and best practices for the development and management of Foundation scholarships, to include eligibility criteria, fund management, maintaining a robust scholarship database, compliance, program planning and implementation, and policy development. This position will serve as the initial point of contact for inquiries regarding Foundation scholarships and serve as the liaison to the Office of Financial Aid and other College departments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the full cycle of Foundation scholarships, and be responsible for managing and administering the Foundations portfolio of scholarships and endowed scholarship funds.
• Provide weekly reports to the CSN Foundation Executive Director.
• Prepare board and committee meeting materials.
• Recruit and direct volunteers and work effectively with large community groups, projects, and events.
• Lead and demonstrate techniques associated with developing collaborative and effective partnerships with colleagues, donors, alumni, and community members at local, regional, state, and national levels as required.
• A consummate team player with a flexible, collaborative, and creative approach who can lead from behind and empower teammates to contribute their best.
• Successfully complete projects in a detailed-oriented manner and meet established timelines.
• Commitment to College of Southern Nevada and CSN Foundations mission.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 - 5 years of related professional experience.
• 2 years of Nonprofit fundraising experience and fund management.
• 1 year of experience in the development of scholarship eligibility criteria, and agreements.
• 1 year of experience with grant management (expenditure, reporting, and compliance).

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in academic scholarships, financial aid, or higher education.
• 1 year of experience in volunteer management.
• Experience in program management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Civil Rights (OCR), and Title V, and Title IX, etc.
• Knowledge of best practices, philosophies, and processes in fundraising.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write, proofread and edit.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database management.
• Ability to compile and consolidate information.
• Knowledge of reporting protocols and processes.
• Ability to develop procedures and practices to increase work efficiency.
• Organizational and planning skills with demonstrated experience in project with time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively communicate the CSN and CSN Foundation missions with stakeholders in person, by phone and in writing.
• Familiarity and experience working with various social media platforms.
• Proven ability to work well independently, and alongside various teams.
• Demonstrate integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, high moral values).
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Salary

Administrative Faculty D - The starting salary is $86,445. *This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Contract Type and Working Hours

Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Posting Close Date

10/2/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

Title IX and Non-Discrimination

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Contact Information for Equity and Inclusion

Dr. Armen Asherian
Director - Office of Institutional Equity
Human Resources/Office of Institutional Equity
College of Southern Nevada West Charleston Campus, Room E-424
[phone]
[e-mail]

Additional Information

Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found on CSN's website. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.