Scholarship Counselor​/Staff Assistant

Scholarship Counselor/Staff Assistant

Department:
Strategic Enrollment | Financial Aid

• Coordinate selection, awarding, and renewal of endowed, current use scholarship funds and general funds with colleges, departments, and external donors.
• Serve as direct liaison to colleges and departments, providing support and troubleshooting scholarship maintenance and awards.
• Support university and special scholarships, Cooperative Housing Programs, Alumni Association, University Honors & Scholars, UAFYE, and University Development.
• Recommend a high volume of applicants for scholarship selection and awarding.
• Process award revisions and package financial aid in compliance with program criteria and university, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Transmit scholarship decisions and directives.
• Assist in the operation of Scholarship Administration.
• Analyze Scholarship Administration policies and procedures, and make recommendations for updates, revisions, and enhancements.
• Assist with training of college and department liaisons on the electronic process to notify Student Financial Aid of their scholarships and awards.
• Provide training and updates to liaisons regarding Financial Aid and Department of Education regulations.
• Work with the Development Office and external donors in administering, verifying, and monitoring scholarships.
• Maintain scholarship donor accounts via the scholarship database to ensure information is current and accessible.
• Maintain statistical data for reporting and research.
• Research and troubleshoot scholarship administration issues using a variety of tools and resources.
• Monitor processing of departmental scholarships and awards in Student Information System.
• Counsel faculty and staff relative to financial aid program eligibility.
• Develop, facilitate, and coordinate presentations and seminars.
• Work with colleges and departments to establish outreach methods.
• Advise students and families on financial aid as needed.
• Monitor and audit account balances.
• Maintain and communicate funding projections and assist in preparing budgets.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of position.
• Serve on committees.
• Assume responsibility for program maintenance and routine decision making in supervisor’s absence.
• May require some nights and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Targeted hiring range: $20.24/hr - $20.50/hr.

Location:

Student Academic Services (0160)

Position Type:
Regular.

Scheduled

Hours:

40 per week.

Shift: First Shift.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.