Demo

Program Director III- Scholarships

University of Houston
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2025
Department: Scholarships & Financial Aid Salary: $75,100-85,450

Description

Responsible for the operations of a complex center or multiple departments at the university. Oversees staff and budgets, and projects.

  • Administers a complex center or multiple departments.
  • Manages budget and engages in strategic planning to ensure all goals are met.
  • Hires and directs the activities of staff.
  • Resolves personnel issues as they arise.
  • Engages in budget-planning, grant oversight, and policy development.
  • Implements new programs and projects and monitors ongoing activities of department or center.
  • Reviews department policies and processes and implements improvements as needed.
  • Represents department or center to internal and external constituents.
  • Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.

Higher Education experience.

Service leadership skills including mutual respect, active listening, and responsiveness.

Must be a multi-tasker, extremely organized, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.

Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

NASFAA Certified Financial Aid Administrator

NASFAA Credentials

Experience with scholarships

Additional Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration of scholarships and financial aid in accordance with institutional goals.

Provide leadership in the operation of awarding scholarships and related tasks to achieve enrollment objectives and maintain compliance.

Advise students & families on scholarship opportunities and present on scholarships & financial aid.

Collaborate with Admissions, Enrollment Services, and campus partners in all areas of the scholarship awarding process.

Assist the Executive Director with special projects and initiatives related to scholarships & financial aid.

Oversee the maintenance & operation of various scholarship applications, systems and programs used in the awarding of scholarships.

Provide analysis and recommendations for the development of scholarship programs.

Coordinate with Institutional Advancement to ensure effective utilization of donor funded scholarships and provide support in the efforts to raise private funds.

Develop annual scholarship budget projections in coordination with the Executive Director

Monitor scholarship expenditures and reconcile discrepancies.

The Following Documents Are Required

Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.

Resume

Salary History

Transcript

Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.

NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Additional Job Posting Information

  • Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
  • Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Salary : $75,100 - $85,450

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Program Director III- Scholarships?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Program Director III- Scholarships career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$95,007 - $124,623
Income Estimation: 
$272,387 - $519,278
Income Estimation: 
$43,210 - $55,899
Income Estimation: 
$58,938 - $83,316
Income Estimation: 
$58,938 - $83,316
Income Estimation: 
$79,900 - $115,583
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at University of Houston

University of Houston
Hired Organization Address Houston, TX Full Time
Department : Transfer Advising Program Salary : $43,000-$48,900 Annually Description Provides information to and advises...
University of Houston
Hired Organization Address Houston, TX Full Time
Department: Police Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education Description Receives emergency and non-emergency reque...
University of Houston
Hired Organization Address Houston, TX Full Time
Development Coordinator, Annual Giving The Position: • Coordinates and executes centralized annual giving projects and p...
University of Houston
Hired Organization Address Houston, TX Full Time
Department: Student Housing & Res Life Salary: 75,100-85,450 Description Responsible for a major component of Residentia...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Program Director III- Scholarships jobs in the Houston, TX area that may be a better fit.

Budget & Finance Program Director III

University of Houston, Houston, TX

Program Director III- Budget & Finance

University of Houston, Houston, TX

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!