Assistant Director of Financial Aid - Scholarship Coordinator

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid, this position will interview students to determine financial aid eligibility and prepare financial aid packages based upon standardized procedures and program guidelines. The Scholarship Coordinator will administer the university’s private and endowed scholarship program, providing oversight and ensuring that each named scholarship recipient meets criteria. The incumbent will monitor and award all outside, private and endowed scholarships both external and internal. This position will also participate in university-wide financial aid programs, activities, and projects.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of Financial Aid Counseling experience. 2. Effective oral and written communications and interpersonal skills. 3. Knowledge of electronic financial aid delivery systems. 4. Computer proficiency for Financial Aid applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required. Working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague strongly preferred. 5. Ability to work in a co-operative and customer service environment. 6. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally and nationally. 7. Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or at other locations as required. 8. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.