Assistant Director, Merit Scholarships

Department:

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Scholarships, the incumbent will assist with the maintenance of the university’s scholarship programs, including general merit, transfer, athletic, and scholars programs. 

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $60,140 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the scholarship management system
• Administering athletic scholarship requests and awards
• Representing the department at recruitment events
• Assisting with marketing and communication efforts
• Delivering presentations to prospective students and families
• Providing customer service to students and parents, hiring, training, and supervising full-time Program Coordinator
• Assist the Program Coordinator in hiring, training, and supervising part-time student workers
• Attending and coordinating Scholar Visit Days and Scholarship Selection Day
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Candidates for this position must enjoy working with students and alumni and possess strong interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, alumni, faculty and staff with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Two years of progressive experience in student services, program coordination, leadership, advising or financial aid role in higher education OR relevant experience.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Strong and proven community-building skills and a record of successful involvement in program development and innovation.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technological skills and expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and make conclusions about reports to support business processes.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to small and large groups for UMBC events.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Microsoft Office products, PeopleSoft, Blackbaud Award Management, Image Now and comfortable learning new web content management systems, and other web-based tools preferred.
• Familiarity or experience in the higher education environment, including: academic scholarships, study abroad, research, community leadership and/or service learning preferred.

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

Closing Date: February 14, 2026 Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary:

Salary: $60,140 - $67,