Coordinator Scholarships

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; United States; On-site; USD 37,080 - 45,320; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees is seeking a Coordinator of Scholarships to manage the Foundation's scholarship portfolio and support awarding processes using Academic Works. Under the Director of Scholarship Processing, you will ensure timely awarding, train staff, communicate with donors, and prepare stewardship reports while aligning with gift criteria and compliance metrics.

Evening and weekend work and local travel may be required to coordinate with campus partners and

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Coggin College of Business, the College of Education and Human Services, and the College of Arts and Sciences to award assigned portfolio of Foundation Scholarships.
• Ensures accuracy of all Foundation scholarship criteria in AcademicWorks.
• Ensure all Foundation Scholarships are awarded and finalized on a timely basis.
• Work with Director in conducting scholarship awarding trainings to colleges/units.
• Assist with donor communication regarding all aspects of their scholarship(s) and scholars.
• Assist in preparing stewardship reports to donors, including student profiles of new scholarship recipients, student academic progress, and student graduation plans.
• Process all study abroad/research Foundation awards for assigned scholarship portfolio and work with Undergraduate Academic Enhancement to ensure a smooth process for all Foundation scholarship students who are planning to use the study abroad/research component.
• Assist in creating, maintaining and updating financial models for centrally awarded Foundation scholarships.
• This position may require occasional evening and weekend work as well as local travel as needed.

Skills

2+ years relevant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Department

Financial Aid Compensation $41,200.00 Annual

General Description / Primary Purpose

Under the direction of the Director of Scholarship Processing, the Coordinator of Scholarships assists with the management and administration of the Foundation's portfolio of scholarship funds. The Coordinator of Scholarships continuously evaluates the Foundation's scholarship program and identifying opportunities for growth and excellence, while improving the donor and recipient experience by awarding all available scholarship funds, ensuring adherence to the gift agreement criteria and compliance metrics. The Coordinator works closely with various units to advise and assist in training of University staff on Academic Works, the comprehensive scholarship database system that provides campus-wide consistency in scholarship awarding, compliance evaluation and donor reporting.

Job Function

• Work closely with the Coggin College of Business, the College of Education and Human Services, and the College of Arts and Sciences to award assigned portfolio of Foundation Scholarships.
• Ensures accuracy of all Foundation scholarship criteria in AcademicWorks.
• Ensure all Foundation Scholarships are awarded and finalized on a timely basis.
• Work with Director in conducting scholarship awarding trainings to colleges/units.
• Assist with donor communication regarding all aspects of their scholarship(s) and scholars.
• Assist in preparing stewardship reports to donors, including student profiles of new scholarship recipients, student academic progress, and student graduation plans.
• Process all study abroad/research Foundation awards for assigned scholarship portfolio and work with Undergraduate Academic Enhancement to ensure a smooth process for all Foundation scholarship students who are planning to use the study abroad/research component.
• Assist in creating, maintaining and updating financial models for centrally awarded Foundation scholarships.
• This position may require occasional evening and weekend work as well as local travel as needed.

Marginal Functions

• May represent the university on local, system-wide or state committees.

Required Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Statement(s) of Understanding

• This position requires a background check.
• In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
• The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX.
• Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Equal Opportunity

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In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

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