Rockhurst University is currently seeking applications for the Scholarship and Stewardship Manager position. The Scholarship and Stewardship Manager will provide comprehensive support to the Office of Advancement. This position requires contact with alumni, donors, students, faculty, and administrators. The Scholarship and Stewardship Manager will manage and administer the portfolio of scholarship funds. This position plays an integral role in fostering philanthropic loyalty to the University by building and strengthening relationships with donors and donor prospects. This position reports to the Vice President of Advancement.
Founded by the Jesuits in 1910, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university and a supportive community that forms lifelong learners in the Catholic, Jesuit, liberal arts tradition who engage with the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders. Rockhurst offers more than fifty undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. Rockhurst emphasizes learning, leadership, and service.
The successful candidate will have the personal qualities that exemplify the University’s Jesuit character, mission, and commitment to excellence. An active approach to leadership by example and influences along with a collaborative, team-oriented and highly communicative personal style will be essential skills for this trusted position.
The Scholarship and Stewardship Manager is responsible for implementing and coordinating comprehensive donor relations and a stewardship system that includes but is not limited to:
- Oversee donor acknowledgment process, recognition, and ongoing communications to past and current donors.
- Plan and coordinate donor recognition and stewardship events – Bravo and Scholarship Mass & Brunch.
- Responsible for all acknowledgments and substantive reports to scholarship and endowed fund donors.
- Collaborates with the Office of Financial Aid, Office of Admissions, and Academic Departments to ensure scholarship funds are correctly identified and awarded annually.
- Develop and implement plans to promote all scholarship opportunities and criteria to both external and internal constituencies.
- Manages a portfolio of donors (predominantly, but not exclusively scholarship/endowed fund donors) for solicitation and stewardship.
- Develop solicitation strategies for donors giving to scholarships/funds in partnership with the annual fund.
- Assists all Advancement staff in building and strengthening relationships with donors and prospects.
- Manages scholarship groups: Hummel Scholars, St. Luke’s Auxiliary Scholars, Neville Scholars, R&C Fund, Bloch Scholars, and new groups as added.
- Manages the AMU DEI Fund process.
- Works with a team on the annual scholarship and fund process with St. Luke’s Foundation in collaboration with our nursing staff.
- Lead staff in campus donor signage – existing and new construction.
- Partner with Office of University Advancement staff members to evaluate the effectiveness of the comprehensive stewardship plan. Identify opportunities to enhance or add to current stewardship activities.
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in or related field required.
- 3-5 years of experience required.
- Strong organizational, analytical, planning, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of individuals.
- Effective project management skills; detail and deadline oriented.
- Excellent time management skills required with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Raiser’s Edge, Slate, Banner or other database software.
Full-time Rockhurst companions enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 125 Tax Savings Plan
- Tax deferred retirement plan.
- Tuition Remission for undergraduate and graduate classes for employees
- Tuition Remission for undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children
- Vacation and sick time along with 15 paid holidays.
Applicants should submit a cover letter with salary expectations and three professional references. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.
Applicants who would enhance the diversity of the University, such as individuals from historically underrepresented groups, are strongly encouraged to apply. Rockhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rockhurst University is committed to creating a diverse working environment. The University recruits and employs successful candidates without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and/or disability in employment, educational programs, or activities that it operates.
