Associate Director of Scholarships
Description / Job Summary
As a member of the Advancement team, the Associate Director of Scholarships provides the leadership to coordinate the institutional and BCCC Foundation’s Scholarship programs and provide operational support.
The Associate Director of Scholarships reports to the Vice President for Advancement and supports the President in scholarship relations.
In addition, the position requires working across the College within the range of institutional and grant scholarships (annual and endowed) to build the scholarship profile and create criteria and requirements to implement the respective portfolios.
Works closely with the Vice President for Advancement and Development team (Director of Development & Associate Director for Alumni Relations) to cultivate donor relationships, renew scholarship gifts, administer the BCCC Foundation scholarship management system via Raiser’s Edge development management tool, and maintain its digital / physical files.
The individual works in a shared governance environment with diverse populations of students and staff to embrace and promote the mission and core values of the College.
Responsibilities / Duties
- Implements, coordinates, and maintains BCCC Foundation scholarship portfolio, including preparation of new scholarship agreements, maintenance and monitoring of existing scholarship agreements (including endowments) and maintaining regular contact with donors and students in collaboration with the Director of Development.
- Provides guidance and support to the BCCC Foundation Scholarship Committee and may plan committee meetings to advance the growth of institutional scholarships.
- Works with students and the public to provide information and resources regarding scholarship activities and programs.
- Maintains ongoing relationships by initiating and responding to individual donors, corporations and businesses, the Foundation, community organizations and private foundations when renewing or securing new scholarship gifts.
- Oversees the scholarship application process for students and works with BCCC Foundation Scholarship Committee to coordinate the scholarship application submissions.
- Assists the Advancement area to plan and implement the annual Scholarship Reception.
- Assists other Foundation staff / volunteers in office computer operations and database input, responds to questions / problems on system and software procedures and provides input to design and maintenance of BCCC Foundation Scholarship web presence.
- Assists in the coordination of other special events such as the Faculty & Staff Awards, BCCC Golf Tournament and other events as planned.
Required Qualifications
Foundation and development office procedures, programs, (contributions, scholarships, etc.); personal computers and knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft office software, basic customer service standards and principles;
other office resources and equipment including telecommunications.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to travel to various off-campus locations
- 5-7 years minimum experience in scholarship or member generation and recruitment management.
- Prior success at executing projects in a timely manner and in achieving results on schedule.
- Strong organizational and persuasive communicative skills along with event planning and implementation.
- Effective at developing and implementing ideas and strategies during strategic planning meetings.
- Effective time management skills with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
- Working knowledge of database input and management covering a diverse population of internal and external constituents.
- Functional skills with Windows latest versions, Microsoft Office, Alumni and development Software.
- Commitment to the demographic served by BCCC to support its mission and core values.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
BA in Business or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 5-7 years of direct experience in a foundation / development or membership generation environment or other related business function preferred.
Evidence of work with volunteer and board constituents. Valid Driver’s License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / DEMANDS
- Events require minimal physical setup for presentations.