Daniel Mac Leod
About Daniel Mac Leod
Daniel Mac Leod serves as the Director of Merit Scholarships at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in admissions and financial aid, having held various positions at Boston University and UMass Boston over a span of more than a decade.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Daniel Mac Leod serves as the Director of Merit Scholarships at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2018. In this role, he manages various scholarship programs, including international partnership scholarship initiatives. He coordinates Dual Degree programs with partner high schools and oversees the AcademicWorks scholarship database system. Additionally, he plans and executes an annual dinner for prospective students, accommodating around 500 attendees. His responsibilities include supervising a professional staff member within the Merit Scholarships office.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Before his current position, Daniel Mac Leod held several roles at Boston University. He worked as a Senior Admissions Assistant from 2003 to 2005 and as a Program Coordinator at Boston University School of Law from 2005 to 2007. He also served as a Senior Admissions Coordinator at the College of Fine Arts at Boston University from 2006 to 2007. His experience includes a six-year tenure as a Graduate Financial Aid Officer at the College of Fine Arts from 2007 to 2013. He transitioned to UMass Boston as the Merit Scholarship Coordinator from 2013 to 2018.
Educational Background
Daniel Mac Leod studied at Boston University School of Education, where he earned a Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Arts 3D/Sculpture from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. His educational background supports his expertise in managing scholarship programs and admissions processes.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his role as Director of Merit Scholarships, Daniel Mac Leod is responsible for managing scholarship programs and coordinating with partner high schools for Dual Degree programs. He oversees the AcademicWorks scholarship database, ensuring efficient scholarship management. His skills include planning large-scale events, as demonstrated by his execution of an annual dinner for prospective students. He also supervises staff within the Merit Scholarships office, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the scholarship program.