Scholarship Support Specialist

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

Position Information

Position

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Job Type

Job Type Regular

Position Summary

Under general supervision, within a centralized financial aid and scholarship services environment, evaluates, approves, and awards scholarships to students in accordance with state and university regulations, policies, and operational guidelines.

Duties and 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.

High School Diploma or GED . Two years experience dealing with customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Financial Aid Experience.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and odd hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and experience with scholarship programs. Ability to provide excellent customer service] Ability to maintain organizational and budget management skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a high performing environment. Ability to analyze and problem solve.

Physical Demands

Repetitive hand motion and prolonged use of computer; Sitting for extended periods of time; No or very limited physical effort required.

Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment; Work with frequent interruptions; No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $17.37 Hr

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail] Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW

Posting Number

Posting Number AS488P

Open Date

Open Date 09/23/2020

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes