Scholarship Services Specialist (Evenings & Weekends)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking a Scholarships Administrator to evaluate and award scholarships in alignment with state and university policies. You will advise students and parents, chair scholarship committees, and maintain the scholarship database in a centralized financial aid environment.

The role requires excellence in customer service, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience dealing with customer service.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility criteria of applicant and advise students and parents regarding scholarship searches, processes, and requirements.
• Evaluate student academic progress and serve as chairperson for scholarship committees for scholarship appeals.
• Maintain scholarship database.
• Conduct Scholarship workshops and orientations.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial Aid Knowledge

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking a Scholarships Administrator to evaluate and award scholarships in alignment with state and university policies. You will advise students and parents, chair scholarship committees, and maintain the scholarship database in a centralized financial aid environment.

The role requires excellence in customer service, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.