Scholarship Specialist

Position: Scholarship Specialist I
Overview

Department Information

Student Financial Support provides resources to help students pay for school. These resources include Federal Financial Aid, State of Utah Aid, and Institutional Aid. Additionally, The Student Money Management Center provides free, one-on-one coaching sessions to help students create budgets and to discover how they can pay for college.

The heart of our work is to serve students. Recognizing finances is a concern for many students, Student Financial Support diligently strives to provide all sources of funding and coaching that may help a student achieve their educational goals. Because Student Financial Support administers federal, state, and institutional aid, we focus on discretion, accountability, and compliance. Within this framework, we will do everything we can to help students.

Team Responsibility

Within Student Financial Support, we have established different teams to fulfill our mission. These teams include Federal Aid Counseling, Scholarships, Operations & Compliance, Systems & Data, Student Money Management, and Leadership. These teams work closely with each other to collaborate, reduce barriers, and enhance resources.

The Scholarship Team works closely to support each other, and the other teams within the office. This team supports university programs that are large in size, scope, and complexities which are embedded within enrollment management strategies ardless of position, all team members have the following responsibilities:

* Compliance:
Administering federal, state, and institutional aid requires team, office, and institutional compliance to different laws, statutes, regulations and policies. All team members have a responsibility to focus on compliance.

* Data Privacy:
Student Financial Support has access to sensitive data, and this data is protected through different federal laws and institutional policies. All team members have a responsibility to protect data.

* Integrity:
Being honest and having strong ethical principles is vital. Embracing unity and collaboration is at the core of our culture, fostering a strong work ethic that values the diverse strengths and perspectives each team member brings.

* Collaboration:

Creating a culture of open communication, respect, and purpose is essential. All team members have a responsibility to contribute to a positive, collaborative team. This includes continuous training, deductive reasoning and problem solving, customer service, willingness to learn and acquire new skills, and commitment to deadlines.

The Scholarship Specialist I reports to the Assistant Director of Scholarships in Student Financial Support. This position is responsible for awarding institutional scholarships, including endowments and other aid programs. This position will also serve a critical role in customer service and student support.

All team members strive to possess the following characteristics:

* Active contributor to discussions and recommends change when appropriate to better meet the needs of those we serve.

* Friendly and empathetic demeanor who places the student first.

* Organized and collaborative team member who is detail oriented and functions well in a fast-paced community-minded environment.

Responsibilities

The Scholarship Specialist I will be part of the Scholarship Team and will work collaboratively with all office staff, including campus partners across the USU system. Duties and responsibilities of this position may include:

* Assist with customer service functions

* Awarding and/or adjusting specific scholarships, including endowments and donor awards housed in Student Financial Support

* Monitoring recipient academic progress

* Scholarship auditing (checking for term utilization, qualification, etc.)

* Review of daily outputs and reports

* Assist with the university scholarship portal

* Participate in on-going discussion to develop and streamline department policies and procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in business, finance, education, or a related field; or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience.

* 1 year of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in Higher Education

* Utah State University experience

* Familiarity with any of the following systems:
Office 365 (specifically Excel), Banner, Student Forms, Campus Communicator, Scholarship Universe, Service Now.

Disclaimer The description above indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV". PDF recommended. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

Minimum of $50,000…