Financial Aid - Scholarship Coordinator

Emporia State University; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emporia State University invites applications for a Scholarships Coordinator to manage institutional, athletic, federal, state, and external scholarship programs with a focus on student success.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, counseling students and families, and collaborating with campus partners to optimize aid processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented professional with focus on students and financial aid processes.
• Experience supporting scholarship programs and compliance with regulations.
• Ability to counsel students and families on FAFSA and funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Administer institutional, athletic, federal, state, and external scholarship programs.
• Interpret and apply federal, NCAA, and institutional regulations related to scholarship and financial aid.
• Review student eligibility and process scholarship awards and adjustments.
• Monitor scholarship programs to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Generate reports, maintain records, and support monitoring and award processing.
• Utilize information systems to manage scholarship data and activities.
• Counsel students and families regarding scholarships and financial aid processes.
• Present financial aid information at on-campus and off-campus events.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Athletics, and campus offices to support student success.
• Assist with process improvements and staff training related to scholarship administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Student-focused

Regulatory compliance

Financial aid knowledge

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13652115

Emporia State University is seeking a detail-oriented and student-focused professional to serve as a Scholarships Coordinator.

This position is responsible for administering institutional, athletic, federal, state, and external scholarship programs while providing professional support for financial aid operations. The Scholarships Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting student success, and helping students and families navigate scholarship and financial aid opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer institutional, athletic, federal, state, and external scholarship programs.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, NCAA, and institutional regulations related to scholarship and financial aid programs.
• Review student eligibility and process scholarship awards and adjustments.
• Monitor scholarship programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and university policies.
• Generate reports, maintain records, and support compliance monitoring and award processing activities.
• Utilize information systems and technological resources to manage scholarship programs and related data.
• Counsel students and families regarding scholarship opportunities, FAFSA completion, financial aid processes, and available funding resources.
• Present financial aid and scholarship information at on-campus and off-campus events.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Athletics, the Cashier's Office, and other campus partners to support student success and enrollment initiatives.
• Assist with process improvement efforts, policy development, and staff training related to scholarship administration.