Assistant Director of Scholarships

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of Texas at Arlington seeks an Assistant Director of Scholarships to manage scholarship programs and support academic units in awarding scholarships via Mav ScholarShop. The role includes liaising with graduate fellowships, supervising staff, and coordinating with departments and the software vendor.

The position oversees graduate assistantships, fellowships, and state programs, with a focus on timely processing, outreach events, and scholarship committee activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, education or related field.
• Four (4) years of administering federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs experience or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
• Knowledge of federal and state need based financial aid programs and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in awarding UTA scholarships through Mav ScholarShop.
• Serve in a support role in setting up the scholarships, troubleshooting issues, liaising between UTA and the software company, providing training and support to academic units across campus and to students regarding the use of the site.
• Process graduate assistantship/fellowship information through MyMav and coordinate with departments and accounting as needed.
• Process graduate fellowship awards in MyMav including need-based programs including STEM and GAANN.
• Manage SharePoint and ensure requests are processed within 10 days, collaborating with OIT to troubleshoot.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, education or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number

S06302P

Position Title

Assistant Director of Scholarships

Location

Arlington

Job Family

Administrative Support

Position Status

Full-time

Work Hours

Standard

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Open to

External and Internal

Salary

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
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Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Scholarships will provide scholarship assistance to students and support to academic units awarding scholarships through Mav ScholarShop; act as departmental liaison regarding graduate fellowships and assistantships; supervise 2 full time staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participate in awarding UTA scholarships through Mav ScholarShop.
• Serve in a support role in setting up the scholarships, trouble shooting issues, being a liaison between UTA and the software company, providing training and support to academic units across campus and to students regarding the use of the site.
• Process graduate assistantship/fellowship information through MyMav and work with the departments and accounting as needed.
• Process graduate fellowship awards in MyMav including need based programs including STEM and GAANN .
• Manage SharePoint. Work with office staff to stay within 10 days or less to process requests, work with OIT to problem solve.
• Be a member of the Scholarship Committee to review appeals.
• Process item type set up requests.
• Manage State Programs.
• Assist with outreach events as appropriate.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, education or related field.
• Four (4) years of administering federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs experience or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using PeopleSoft campus solutions or other automated student information systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state need based financial aid programs and regulations.
• Experience with programs targeted toward graduate students such as STEM and GANN .
• Knowledge of scholarship management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and others.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [e-mail].

Number of Vacancies

1

Minimum Number of References Required

3

Maximum Number of References Accepted

3

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD or equivalent
• Do you have supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • None/less than 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 to 6 years
  • 7 years or more
• How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
  • None/less than 1 year
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • 6 years or more

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