Scholarship Specialist, Associate or Scholarship Specialist, Intermediate

Scholarship Specialist, Associate or Scholarship Specialist, Intermediate

Job no: 499850
Work type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise,
Categories: Financial Aid, Entry-Level, Mid-Level, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

The Financial Aid & Scholarships Department is seeking a detail-oriented, student-focused Scholarship Specialist, Associate or Scholarship Specialist, Intermediate. This position will perform essential accounting/financial duties within the Scholarship team by providing oversight in all areas of cash management. Daily review and/or monthly reconciliation of cash and scholarship account balances.

The last five years has seen 80% growth in the funding of scholarships for students. The significant increases are most notable in institutional funding, as well as state funded scholarships—primarily the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship and Idaho LAUNCH. The substantial increase in WUE scholarships also represents a commitment on the part of the institution to attract non-resident students.

In addition, this position will assist in maintaining the on-line scholarship management tool and work closely with scholarship department chairs. We continue to see increases in the number of students logging into Academic Works/Blackbaud to apply for scholarships. At this time, we have virtually all of the academic departments utilizing the software to award their scholarships. The scholarships team has worked very hard to encourage students to apply for scholarships, and utilization has increased each year.

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Department at Boise State University helps students and their families navigate the process of funding a college education. This office is a central resource for all types of financial assistance, ensuring students understand their options and have the support they need to afford their education. We also foster a respectful, collaborative, and results-driven work environment where all employees are encouraged to develop professionally, support team efforts, and take accountability for their actions.

Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self-development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

60% of time the Scholarship Specialist, Associate must perform:

Scholarship Stewardship

• Review, assist with set up, and monitor all institutional and foundation scholarship funds. In doing this the position is responsible for entering data into OSFA Admin Portal to ensure accurate disbursal of funds and entering data into the Scholarship Database to ensure accurate awarding of the funds. This is completed by first interpreting the guidelines set up by the foundation and donor agreement.
• Use judgment and research skills to assure accurate awarding of…