Scholarship Coordinator and Development Associate

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt) Compensation: $48,000-$58,000 Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information! SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. Colorado Mesa University Core Values Love -  Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others Dignity -  Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill Courage -  Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities Humility -  Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others Resiliency -  Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity Curiosity -  Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown Power -  The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals SECTION II – THE SEAT At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats. OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/OR TASKS Scholarship Management Assists with the development of written materials including letters of inquiry, grant applications, memorandums of understanding, proposals, and solicitation letters. Administers scholarships and ensures proper development and documentation of scholarship processes. Works in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid, Admissions Department and Student Success and Engagement Department on scholarship processing by communicating the availability of new scholarships and criteria; ensuring the guidelines provided in the memorandum of understanding are being met; providing information concerning the availability of funds; providing timely distribution of scholarship funds; and, serves as liaison between the student and the donor. Serves as an administrator for Award Management and manages and maintains scholarship opportunities and donor profiles. Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Assists with donor stewardship including annual endowment reports, student thank you letters and donor events including, but not limited to, annual donor recognition events, building groundbreakings and openings, fundraising luncheons, receptions, donor stewardship events, and others as assigned. Assists COO with the development of event and donation pages including Day of Giving campaigns, memorial pages, donations forms and event registration pages. Uses independent discretion and judgment to review and analyze data and prepare reports on donor giving, prospective donors and other information as needed to the development staff. Assists with planning and execution of stewardship-related special events such as Donors & Scholars and Entrepreneurship Day. Assist COO with campus engagement efforts and support fundraising activities across the institution. Operational Support & Administrative Oversight Oversee and manages daily administrative and operational functions of the Foundation office. Serves as a professional resource for faculty, staff, students, administration and external partners. Assists with managing the Foundation Fellows program. Supervises student employees; delegates tasks with clear scope, provides feedback and direction. ROLES Lead, Manage and Accountability (LMA) Foundation Administration Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Scholarship Program Oversight ACCOUNTABILITY TO RESULTS            80% completion rate on quarterly Rocks (goals) Increase number of scholarship awards and amount awarded year over year Provide exceptional donor stewardship experiences that increase annual giving CORE PROCESSES Owned: Administrative Oversight Award Management Administration Contributor: Scholarship Management Fundraising Goals and Performance Stewardship Events Management Foundation Annual Giving Program Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.  SECTION III – OUR DESIRES FOR RIGHT FIT For the success of our mission and our teams, we desire to have in