Scholarship Programs Lead & Compliance Analyst

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University is seeking a Scholarship Program Administrator to oversee the Towson University Foundation scholarship program, review donor agreements, audit funds, and ensure compliance with policies. The role involves monitoring scholarships, ensuring awards align with donor expectations, and coordinating training for campus users.

The position also includes preparing financial and stewardship reports, partnering with colleagues on fund balances, and supporting audit inquiries from external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with fundraising and/or relationship management databases.
• Detail-oriented, able to work independently, have excellent follow-through and planning abilities; must be able to manage deadlines.
• Experience with Blackbaud Award Management (AcademicWorks), Ellucian Advance, and Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the Towson University Foundation (TUF) scholarship program by reviewing donor agreements, auditing documentation of existing scholarship funds to ensure all donor agreements conform to related ethical and legal aspects of TUF policy.
• Monitor active scholarship accounts to ensure the scholarships are awarded within established guidelines and in accordance with donor agreements.
• Tailor individualized on-site training sessions for new and existing users throughout campus; develop training aids to facilitate learning; liaise with vendor support to utilize best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Planning abilities

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Award Management

Ellucian Advance

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Job description

Towson University is seeking a Scholarship Program Administrator to oversee the Towson University Foundation scholarship program, review donor agreements, audit funds, and ensure compliance with policies. The role involves monitoring scholarships, ensuring awards align with donor expectations, and coordinating training for campus users.

The position also includes preparing financial and stewardship reports, partnering with colleagues on fund balances, and supporting audit inquiries from external