Assistant Director of Scholarships; CS

Position: Assistant Director of Scholarships (CS26-091)

Assistant Director of Scholarships (CS26-091)

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Apply Before: 00972

FLSA: Exempt

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Scholarships. As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why

SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What

You Will Do

• Provide leadership and expertise in the strategic and day‑to‑day management of the institution's scholarship programs.
• Ensure scholarships are administered accurately, transparently, and efficiently.
• Maintain compliance with institutional policies, federal and state regulations, and donor specifications.
• Align scholarship resources with enrollment and retention goals.
• Serve as a key contact for departments, donors, and scholarship recipients.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, humanities, social sciences, or a closely related field to the position.
• One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience working in student services, financial aid/loans or a closely related field within higher education or a related agency.

Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required. Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of all federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid regulations as they apply to packaging and disbursement of financial aid, disbursement of refunds, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Knowledge of accounting procedures, fiscal controls, and management principles, practices, and methods.
• Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.
• Skill in customer service, and oral and written communication.
• Ability to resolve difficult situations, to conceptualize, organize, analyze, and interpret data, complex rules, and regulations.
• Ability to work in an environment that can be fast‑paced and stressful.

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Illinois Residency Requirement

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois . Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification

State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5011 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Veterans

Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB
22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to…