Manager of Scholarships (Reg FT)

Position Title: Manager of Scholarships (Reg FT)

Employment Type: Foundation Funded Full-Time

Department: CCAC Educational Foundation

Campus: Main Campus

Salary Grade: Admin 14 - $57,178

Remote Work Option: Hybrid (May be subject to change)

Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter, and resume by November 2, 2026. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.

Work Hours: Standard College hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

General Summary: This position facilitates the administration, promotion, and distribution of 125+ scholarships from the Foundation to CCAC students, works directly with scholarship application review committees comprised of foundation donors and CCAC staff, and provides annual reports to 80+ scholarship fund founders.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years’ experience in responsible administrative position, or associate’s degree and minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant higher education administrative position.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with nonprofit management or higher education administration; experience working in a scholarship program; experience with and/or knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and AwardSpring or other scholarship management software.

COMPETENCIES:

• Initiative and independent judgment.
• Accountability and follow-through.
• Planning, organization, and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and adaptability.
• Collaboration and relationship management.
• Commitment to student service and confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Scholarship administration and software utilization practices preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and work independently with limited day-to-day direction.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and effectively use scholarship management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, donors, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Duties:

1. Administer the management, promotion, application review, and distribution of foundation-funded and pass-through scholarships twice annually or as needed
2. Manage scholarship cycle timelines and deadlines; work with staff to determine scholarship award amounts.
3. Update scholarship applications annually or as needed; assist students in application process through application workshops, training resources, and direct communication.
4. Run reports as requested; and host in-person promotion events at CCAC campus and center locations.
5. Work collaboratively with CCAC offices including ITS, Registrar, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and Finance to administer the scholarship program.
6. Create, collate, and provide customized annual reports for scholarship fund donors on an annual basis.
7. Assist the Executive Director of Advancement Operations and the Director of Scholarships and Alumni Affairs with the planning and execution of the annual Scholarship Luncheon.
8. Manage the scholarship program email account and scholarship program hotline. Respond to all incoming communications and requests in a timely and professional manner.
9. Maintain, update and monitor web pages for the scholarship program.
10. Update and maintain scholarship program resources, award tracking, and application site. Provide queries and reports on data when requested and perform other administrative-related duties as required or assigned. Identify and recommend opportunities to improve scholarship processes and resources.
11. Serve as project representative at appropriate meetings, events and activities.
12. Assist with CCAC Educational Foundation activities.
13. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Job Open Date: 10/16/2026

Job Close Date:

Benefits:

Job Category: Administrators

Job Slot: F538

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here.

Transcripts: Official educational transcripts will be required if offered a position.