FA Scholarship Coordinator

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The FA Scholarship Coordinator at Troy University serves as the primary Financial Aid contact for institutional scholarships, the Troy University Foundation, athletics, and other outside funding. This role administers scholarship programs, verifies eligibility, packages awards, monitors changes, resolves discrepancies, and reviews appeals.

Additional duties include updating eligibility data, certifying award payments, adjusting payments, and partnering with Admissions for awarding institutional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or four years of related work experience.
• Datatel/Ellucian experience.
• Experience with Excel and Word.

Skills

Datatel/Ellucian Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, OR a minimum of four years of related work experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Posting Details

• Posting Number SF2598P
• Position Title FA Scholarship Coordinator
• Position Type Professional/Salaried
• Department Financial Aid - Troy
• Division Finance and Administration
• Campus Troy
• Work Status Full-Time (FT)
• Temporary No
• Location Troy - T01
• Job Summary The FA Scholarship Coordinator position is the primary Financial Aid contact for institutional scholarships, Troy University Foundation, Athletic and other outside scholarship funding. This position is responsible for administration of all of these scholarship programs, including, but not limited to: verification of program eligibility, packaging awards, monitoring eligibility changes, resolving account discrepancies, and review of appeals. The FA Scholarship Coordinator is also responsible for updating eligibility data, certifying award payments, and making payment adjustments. In addition, the FA Scholarship Coordinator collaborates with the Admissions office for awarding of institutional scholarships, works with the athletic staff to ensure NCAA compliance, and serves as a backup administrator for the scholarship management software and other duties as assigned.
• Minimum Qualifications
  • 1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field, OR a minimum of four years of related work experience
  • 2. Datatel/Ellucian Experience
  • 3. Experience with Excel and Word
• Preferred Qualifications
  • 1. Knowledge of Troy University scholarship funding sources (Internal & External).
• Work Hours 40 hours per week
• Hazardous Conditions NA
• Supervisory Responsibility No
• Posting Date 09/17/2026
• Closing Date 09/08/2026
• Open Until Filled Yes
• Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/48473

Reference Letters

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Supplemental Questions

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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2. Please specify:

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3. Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
   • Not a current Troy University employee
   • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
   • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
   • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
4. Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, OR a minimum of four years of related work experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 1