Scholarship Coordinator

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees,

spouses and/or eligible dependents

Job summary

Lamar University is seeking a Scholarships Coordinator to oversee endowed, private, and institutional scholarship programs. The role supports student recruitment, retention, and scholarship administration by managing applications, selections, and timely awards.

The coordinator will liaise with students, faculty, staff, donors, and partners, delivering superior customer service and promoting scholarship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and two years of professional experience in a customer service-related field.
• Experience with financial aid or a financial setting is a plus, as is presenting information to groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support private, endowed, and institutional scholarship programs.
• Educate students and families on aid and scholarship options.
• Communicate scholarship awards and requirements to students, staff, donors, and partners.
• Manage scholarship applications, selections, and award processes.
• Maintain accurate student scholarship records and privacy safeguards.
• Provide training to faculty/staff on scholarship procedures.
• Assist outreach and admissions efforts for prospective students.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public speaking

Scholarship administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Scholarship Manager

Job description

Job Summary

The Scholarships Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting Lamar University's privately funded, endowed, and institutional scholarship programs. Reporting to the Associate Director of Outreach & Customer Service, this position plays a vital role in student recruitment, retention, and scholarship administration by overseeing scholarship application processes, coordinating selection activities, and ensuring timely communication and awarding of scholarship opportunities. The Scholarships Coordinator serves as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, donors, and external partners while promoting scholarship opportunities and delivering exceptional customer service to prospective and current students. This position also coordinates the administration of elite scholarship programs and assists in developing strategies that support enrollment and student success goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with undergraduate and graduate prospective and current students and their families from different backgrounds.
• Educates students and their families on federal, local and institutional aid programs. Assist students to understand the financial aid process and how to apply for aid and scholarships.
• Assists students in understanding their financial aid and scholarship award to support the admissions and retention goals of the campus.
• Manages the application process for Presidential and SETX Legends Scholarship programs in line with university and Beaumont Foundation standards and correspond with external university representatives within the program network.
• Calculating and awards all full ride, need analysis scholarship opportunities in accordance with aid regulations.
• Prepares scholarship application process for students and verifies that all information is correct and accurate in the Scholarship Manager system.
• Serves as a liaison between faculty, staff, donors, students, and the public to provide information and resources regarding scholarship activities and programs.
• Coordinates and delivers training for faculty/staff on the proper process and procedure for various scholarship programs and assists all account managers in all functions of scholarship awarding.
• Works closely with the welcome center and admissions staff on perspective student outreach.
• Manage scholarship appeals and facilitates the review process as needed.
• Participates in various activities held on- and off-campus such as New Student. Orientation, Cardinal View events, Showcase events, and other related University events.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Minimum of two years of professional experience working in a customer service-related field.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in financial aid or a financial setting preferred but not required. Experience with public speaking and giving information in a presentation setting.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies

• Ensure accuracy in scholarship applications, eligibility verification, and award processing.
• Manages multiple scholarship programs, deadlines, and student records effectively. Maintains privacy and security of sensitive student information.
• Prioritizes responsibilities and meets established deadlines.

Physical Requirements

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment, and occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of materials weighing up to 15 pounds.

Job Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard working hours. This position requires frequent interaction with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders.

Special Note

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Who We Are

Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.