Scholarship Process Improvement Coordinator

Overview

The Scholarship Process Improvement Coordinator supports the university’s scholarship and enrollment management efforts by leading process optimization and system coordination for UA Foundation–funded scholarships. The role works at the intersection of Financial Aid, the UA Foundation, OIT, and campus partners to ensure scholarship funds are awarded efficiently, equitably, and in alignment with donor intent and institutional priorities.

• Oversee scholarship lifecycle management, including fund categorization, application configuration, awarding, disbursement, and quality assurance.
• Manage applicant pools and support scholarship committees.
• Coordinate system testing and training.
• Maintain Banner and scholarship platform accuracy.
• Monitor acceptance and over‑award risks.
• Provide data‑driven recommendations to improve award rates and reduce un‑awardable funds.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Highly organized, systems‑oriented, capable of managing complex scholarship processes across multiple partners.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and detail‑orientation skills.
• Proactive, data‑driven approach to identifying risks and improving processes.

This is a full‑time, term‑funded, exempt staff position with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. The position is on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Initial applications will be reviewed beginning February 2, 2026. Following this initial review, applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is selected.

For questions regarding this position, contact Brittany Tappa, Signers’ Business Office HR Coordinator, at bjtappa or 907‑474‑6353
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• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907‑450‑8200.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.