Scholarship Programs Lead - Student Access & Outreach

Lamar-University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Job summary

Lamar University is seeking a Scholarships Coordinator to manage privately funded, endowed, and institutional scholarship programs. You will oversee scholarship applications, coordinate selections, and ensure timely communication and awarding of opportunities.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Outreach & Customer Service, you will liaise with students, faculty, donors, and external partners, delivering excellent customer service and promoting scholarship opportunities to support enrollment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum two years of customer service experience.
• Experience with scholarships or financial aid is a plus.
• Public speaking and presenting information is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scholarship applications, selections, and award processing.
• Serve as liaison among students, faculty, donors and external partners.
• Educate students and families about federal, local and institutional aid programs.
• Train faculty and staff on scholarship processes and procedures.
• Manage and communicate scholarship opportunities and timelines.
• Support enrollment and retention goals through scholarship administration.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years professional experience

Tools

Scholarship Manager system

Job description

Lamar University is seeking a Scholarships Coordinator to manage privately funded, endowed, and institutional scholarship programs. You will oversee scholarship applications, coordinate selections, and ensure timely communication and awarding of opportunities.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Outreach & Customer Service, you will liaise with students, faculty, donors, and external partners, delivering excellent customer service and promoting scholarship opportunities to support enrollment