The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation is a respected private foundation with an important regional role for nonprofit organizations and college students. Known for its Selby Scholars program, the Selby Foundation awards renewable college scholarships to exceptional graduating high school students in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.
The Selby Foundation is seeking a Scholarship Manager. This position manages the program and serves as a primary relationship manager for students, schools, scholarship providers, and community partners. The position plays a critical role in helping students access educational opportunity and successfully complete their college experience.
Submit resume and cover letter to Susie Bowie, President & CEO, at SBowie@SelbyFdn.org by Wed, June 24, 2026.
Position Overview: This position requires an organized, results-focused professional who understands the dynamics of the current postsecondary education environment and challenges commonly experienced by low-income, academically successful students.
Success in the role is realized with an individual who works effectively in structured systems to recruit and evaluate applicants, maintains accurate records, and supports students to ensure their success. The position requires a disposition that works compassionately with students to offer resources and support during the application process and throughout the college experience. The Scholarship Manager provides a high-touch experience with members of the volunteer Selby Scholarship Selection Committee as well as members of the Regional Scholarship Providers Network, a learning community of other local scholarship providers. Additionally, the position presents to student groups in person and virtually to actively support learning about scholarships and financial aid.
Personal initiative and excitement for the work are required, along with fastidious attention to detail; curiosity and interest in continuous learning in the field; efficiency in preparing work products; and commitment to relationship-building with team members, scholarship partners and foundation colleagues. As part of a small team, the position requires both independent work and enthusiasm for collaborating with staff on a variety of projects and administrative needs.
Detailed Job Responsibilities
- Accurately performs all tasks associated with new and renewing applicants, including researching student qualifications and financial aid, maintaining accurate records in scholarship management software and foundation files, and managing all phases of scholarship processes.
- Prepares scholarship agreements and award distributions once approved.
- Prepares reports and presentations for staff and board with data, trends and insights.
- Develops and maintains excellent relationships with local scholarship providers and oversees the Regional Scholarship Providers Network and its quarterly meetings.
- Develops and maintains productive relationships with foundation partners, youth-serving organizations, and high schools for student recruitment and collaboration.
- Represents the Selby Foundation professionally at events, meetings, trainings and collaborations.
- Plans and executes the annual Selby Scholar Celebration recognizing students, their families, and Selby Scholarship Selection Committee members.
- Coordinates Selby Scholar programs including match mentoring, student-focused gatherings, and learning opportunities based on student needs.
- Offers ideas to evolve the Selby Foundation’s scholarship program strategy based on student-centered feedback.
- Schedules and delivers presentations about the Selby Scholarship and financial aid to groups of local students, often involving travel in the 4-county area.
- Enthusiastically supports other roles required of a small team, including sharing administrative tasks with other staff.
- Supports the small and results-focused team in various group projects and collaborative work as needed.
Essential experience/qualities of the Scholarship Manager:
- Exemplifies the Selby Foundation values of humanity, humility, social responsibility, stewardship and innovation.
- Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Is committed to confidentiality of student information.
- Has at least 2 years of prior experience supporting students seeking financial aid.
- Demonstrates the ability to plan and manage multiple projects that may take place simultaneously.
- Shows curiosity and interest in continuous learning to elevate the Selby Foundation.
- Actively seeks and provides constructive feedback.
- Demonstrates excellent time management.
- Uses technology proficiently, with both comfort learning new platforms including the Foundation’s scholarship management software.
- Has proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Values inclusivity and differences in the workplace and among students.
Salary and Benefits:
$70,000- $75,000/annually. Excellent benefit package including:
- Employer-paid health insurance beginning the first day of employment
- Up to 9% employer match on 403b contributions
- 20 days of paid time off
- 12 paid holidays annually
About the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation
Incorporated in 1955, the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation invests in community success through the charitable legacy of Bill and Marie Selby, two giving people who cared deeply about opportunity for others in our region. Its work includes the signature “Selby Scholars” program, awarding high-achieving, high-financial need students with last-dollar scholarships for up to four years of college; capital funds for established nonprofit organizations; and supportive services for both nonprofits and students beyond the dollar.
The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes qualified applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.