Scholarships Programs Lead

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, seeks Assistant Director of Scholarships to assist with awarding and communicating merit and need-based scholarships. This role reports to the Associate Director and collaborates with team to manage awarding, communications, and reporting.

Responsibilities include overseeing scholarship funds, budgets, regulatory compliance, process improvement, training for the Scholarship Administrators group, and partnerships with colleges and donor services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• One year of general administrative experience involving public contact in a higher education setting.
• Experience using database software such as Banner, Scholarship Universe, or similar systems.
• Work history of proficiency in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Director of Scholarships with managing institutionally funded scholarship funds.
• Work with the Associate Director on new scholarship budgets.
• Monitor federal, state, and institutional regulations regarding scholarship funding.
• Examine processes for improving access and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Assist in collaborating with the Departmental Scholarship Administrators working group and provide training.
• Serve as a campus contact to departments in select colleges.
• Collaborate to develop technological solutions to streamline processes.
• Distribute University allocation budget notices to each awarding entity.
• Create a centralized presence for campus and college-based scholarships and a robust information site.
• Collaborate with the Dean's Office, University Advancement, Admissions, and Financial Aid to market scholarship programs.
• Assist with selection of incoming scholars and guide selection committees.

Job description

Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, seeks Assistant Director of Scholarships to assist with awarding and communicating merit and need-based scholarships. This role reports to the Associate Director and collaborates with team to manage awarding, communications, and reporting.

Responsibilities include overseeing scholarship funds, budgets, regulatory compliance, process improvement, training for the Scholarship Administrators group, and partnerships with colleges and donor services.