Associate Director of Scholarships; MSUAASF Range C)

Associate Director of Scholarships

The Associate Director of Scholarship manages the university's Foundation Scholarship Program to ensure effective scholarship program administration. Responsibilities include participating in the development of scholarships (including working with the fundraising staff on criteria, writing of drafts, ensuring award-ability and input into the software), managing the scholarship software, developing communications, supporting students through the application and awarding process, and providing guidance to application reviewers.

The position builds and maintains collaborative relationships across the division, with campus partners such as Financial Aid and Admissions, and with external stakeholders to advance the university's scholarship strategy.

Salary Range: $47,845-$93,809;
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Two (2) years of professional experience in customer relations, marketing, fundraising, student development or enrollment services.
• Strong oral, written interpersonal and electronic communication skills sufficient to prepare messages and materials for diverse audiences and clearly explain, discuss, and present.
• Technical skills to efficiently process electronic workflows, maintain data, and generate reports.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred

Qualification:

• Experience using Award Management or related student aid software.
• Experience developing scholarship strategies that convey the university's mission.
• Experience in higher education or non-profit organization.
• Experience with databases and records management, spreadsheets and benchmarking techniques.
• Successful experience in developing, documenting, and presenting cultivation and solicitation strategies/proposals.

About Winona State University:

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 96.97 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. U.S. News recognized Winona State as having top-ranking undergraduate programs in nursing, engineering, psychology, business, and computer science.

With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU's Rochester campus is located in Minnesota's third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world.