Scholarship Program Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,951 - 64,073; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick days

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a Scholarship Program Coordinator to advance fundraising objectives, engage donors, and oversee scholarship administration across internal processes.

Under minimal supervision, you will manage multiple projects, partner with campus departments, and drive opportunities for student success while ensuring compliance with donor intent and university guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or proven related experience supporting students, professional development programming, application processes, and events.
• Experience leading initiatives in higher education, non-profits, office administration, customer service, or related fields.
• Occasional evening and weekend events; schedule flexibility required.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in scholarship program management and fundraising/development; discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Scholarship Programming (45%): support multiple scholarship programs to develop and execute strategies to achieve assigned objectives and requirements.
• Plan and implement orientations, professional development trainings, workshops, and networking events for scholarship recipients.
• Partner with campus departments, community organizations, and local businesses to provide scholars with networking opportunities and career resources.
• Collaborate with admissions and community colleges to increase scholarship and transfer applications.
• Strengthen connections with other local universities for joint scholarship recipient programming opportunities.
• Monitor scholars' compliance with scholarship requirements and academic standing.
• Oversee annual application reviews and selection processes for assigned scholarships.
• Track programmatic spending and ensure fiscal compliance with guidelines.
• Disperse scholarships with donor intent in coordination with Financial Aid.
• Lead creation of event plans with events colleagues and student employees.
• Donor and Community Relations (25%): collaborate with advisory boards to promote support for scholarship programs.
• Work with advancement peers to support fundraising through donor relations.
• Maintain relationships with Foundations and Organizations providing funding and scholarships.
• Partner with campus departments to provide networking opportunities and resources.
• Strengthen connections with other local universities for joint programming.
• Student Employee Support (15%): supervise student hourly employees, provide training and guidance.
• Identify projects for student employees to support cross-functional activities.
• Foster personal growth of student employees.
• Data Analysis and Reporting (10%): analyze data to create reports and maintain records in donor database.
• Prepare data reports and presentations for fundraising efforts.
• General Support (5%): assist with gift acknowledgment, scholarship administration, procurement, and reimbursements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Attention to detail

Discretion & confidentiality

Data management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Scholarship Program Coordinator

Advancement & Engagement

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier education institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Scholarship Program Coordinator to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward‑thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range

$55,951 - $64,073 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location

Hybrid/Remote Eligible

Benefits at a Glance

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well‑being and holistic development.
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Summary

The Scholarship Program Coordinator plays a pivotal role in advancing UCCS's fundraising objectives, enhancing donor engagement, and ensuring responsible stewardship of gifts through scholarship program administration of internal‑facing components. Under minimal supervision, the Scholarship Program Coordinator will undertake a wide range of assignments that encompass substantial variety, complexity, and urgency and include (but not limited to) constituent outreach, project management, special fundraising projects, professional development events, and research tasks. The successful Scholarship Program Coordinator will be collaborative, creative, and outcomes‑oriented with a team mindset providing the support necessary to grow philanthropic giving across all programs. Key skills needed include the ability to effectively build partnerships; maximize the utilization of resources available; an ability to build and implement a structure for managing multiple projects for stakeholders; support student success outcomes, and an understanding of processes to strengthen and grow the donor base through consistent positive engagement.

Essential Functions

Coordinate Scholarship Programming (45%)

• Support multiple scholarship programs to develop and execute strategies to achieve assigned scholarship program objectives and requirements, including student retention, donor engagement, and community involvement.
• Plan and implement orientations, professional development trainings, workshops, and networking events for scholarship recipients. Utilize personalized engagement, outreach and technology communications to ensure high scholar engagement.
• Partner with campus departments, community organizations, and local businesses to provide scholars with networking opportunities and career resources.
• Collaborate with UCCS Admissions and community colleges to increase scholarship applications and transfer student applications to the University.
• Strengthen connections with other local universities for joint scholarship recipient programming opportunities.
• Monitor scholars' compliance with scholarship requirements and academic standing.
• Oversee annual application reviews and selection processes for assigned scholarships.
• Track programmatic spending for managed scholarships and exercise fiscal responsibility to ensure program compliance with university and grant guidelines.
• Partner with Financial Aid and other student support areas of campus to effectively disperse scholarships according to donor intent.
• Lead the creation of event plans with established guidelines while working closely with events colleague and student employees to implement events.

Donor and Community Relations (25%)

• Collaborate with advisory boards to promote and secure support for scholarship programs.
• Work closely with advancement peers to further advance and support scholarship fundraising success through strong donor relations connectivity.
• Maintain relationships with and represent the University to Foundations and Organizations that provide funding and scholarships.
• Partner with campus departments, community organizations, and local businesses to provide scholars with networking opportunities and career resources.
• Strengthen connections with other local universities for joint scholarship recipient programming opportunities.

Student Employee Support (15%)

• Supervise student hourly employee(s), providing training and guidance.
• Identify projects for student employee(s) to support cross‑functional activities.
• Foster the personal growth and development of student employee(s).

Data Analysis and Reporting (10%)

• Analyze and compile data from various sources to create comprehensive reports.
• Maintain and contribute accurate records of constituent interactions and scholarship program activities in the donor database.
• Utilize scholarship database to support required reporting and donor relations tasks.
• Prepare data reports and presentations for fundraising efforts.

General Support (5%)

• Prioritize Advancement goals and objectives in all work.
• Assist with gift acknowledgment processes, scholarship administration, supply procurement, and expense reimbursement.
• Manage special projects to facilitate donor engagement.
• Represent the university at events to support Advancement objectives.
• Act as a liaison with the university, providing information, research, and reports as needed.
• Uphold the Donor Bill of Rights and maintain positive donor relationships with discretion and thoughtfulness.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: July 24th, 2026.
• Potential interview dates: July 27th to August 3rd, 2026.
• Potential start date: August 15th to September 1st, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

• To be considered for this role, you must have a Bachelor's Degree or proven related experience supporting students, professional development programming, application processes, and events.
• Experience leading and implementing initiatives in the fields of higher education, non‑profits, office administration, customer service, sales, or other related fields is required.
• This position will require occasional evening and weekend events as well as meetings with scholars, so schedule flexibility and the ability to attend events/meetings in person is required.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supervisory skills, and experience in scholarship program management and fundraising/development are highly desired.
• Attention to detail, flexibility/adaptability, proven problem solving, an understanding of discretion and confidentiality toward sensitive information, and skill with data management systems are also highly desired.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.