Program Manager, Center for Scholarships and Financial Resources

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 3 months ago

Location: College Park, MARYLAND

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Posting Details
Posting Details

Position Number:	123600
Title:	Program Manager
Functional Title:	Program Manager, Center for Scholarships and Financial Resources
Category Status:	33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:	Staff
University Authorized FTE:	100
Unit:	USG-Shady Grove Center
Campus/College Information:	Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks	Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:	This position is located in Rockville, MD at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). The Program Manager, Center for Scholarships and Financial Resources manages and develops processes and procedures for all USG, Pathway and Partner scholarship programs, to include all elements related to scholarship application management, specialized scholarship programming, tracking, and reporting. Specialized scholarship programming includes Greater Achievement Scholars, USG Kendall Scholars, MD Promise Scholarship, ACES Pathways, ACES Champion, Healthcare Initiative, and the MC/USG Pathway Scholars. This position oversees and organizes MOU reporting and program obligations related to USG general and specialized scholarship programs. Covering two award cycles annually, the position develops and implements workflows and processes to efficiently administer more than 1,600 scholarship applications each academic year, and the oversight of more than 800 scholarship disbursements each academic year (more than 1 million dollars in scholarship funds each academic year). The incumbent is responsible for managing complex ongoing program requirements, communications plan and outreach planning.
Benefits Summary	Top Benefits and Perks: Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:	Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Experience: 3 – 5 years of related experience. Experience with accounting and reconciliation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work with student service management systems and general office technology. Ability to understand the needs of a diverse scholar population and ability to identify students’ needs for additional campus support. Written and oral communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently as a team member Ability to provide high-quality and efficient customer service to students, faculty, staff, and partners. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to be diplomatic, composed, and proactive in varied interactions. Ability to work independently and simultaneously on multiple projects within close, overlapping, and/or conflicting deadlines Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in programming as they may arise. Ability to work well with diverse individuals, cultures, and ethnic groups.
Preferences:	Preferences: 2 years of professional scholarship, donor, and/or student engagement work preferred. Experience managing complex ongoing program requirements. Outreach, event planning, and presentation experience. Scholarship program management or awarding.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:	This position is located in Rockville, Maryland.
Job Risks	Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands	Professional office environment. Physical activity includes set up and break down of events. This is an on-site position with limited telework opportunities. This position requires working some evenings and weekends as needed.
Posting Date:	12/19/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled	Yes
Best Consideration Date	01/09/2024
Diversity Statement:	The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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