Scholarship Programs Coordinator

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama is seeking a Scholarship Officer I to manage outside scholarship processing and data integrity. You will coordinate payments, deposits, and reconciliations, collaborating with donors and USA One-Stop to ensure accurate student financial information and compliance.

The role involves coordinating with the Registrar and campus partners, hosting events, and supervising student staff. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree and one year of professional financial services or related experience.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Preferred: experience in student support services.

Responsibilities

• Manage outside scholarship processing and verification in Backpack.
• Enter and track outside donor scholarship payments in Banner.
• Coordinate deposit, reconciliation and return of funds for scholarships.
• Coordinate with outside providers to ensure accurate student data for invoicing.
• Serve as liaison with providers and students on data release forms.
• Assist with data gathering for reporting and scholarship cleanup in Banner.
• Coordinate deferment and exception request processes.
• Collaborate with One-Stop to develop scholarship communications and info.
• Host student-focused events and coordinate with JagSPOT and Student Financial Services.
• Lead or participate in department communications planning; supervise student assistants.

Skills

Student support services experience

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

University of South Alabama is seeking a Scholarship Officer I to manage outside scholarship processing and data integrity. You will coordinate payments, deposits, and reconciliations, collaborating with donors and USA One-Stop to ensure accurate student financial information and compliance.

The role involves coordinating with the Registrar and campus partners, hosting events, and supervising student staff. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.