Scholarship Coordinator

Utah Valley University is seeking a Scholarship Coordinator! Working under the direction of the leadership of Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, provides leadership and scholarship management for various institutional, state, and federal grant and scholarship programs. Works directly with departments across campus to train and assist with the awarding of scholarships. Reviews student files to ensure accuracy and compliance in awarding aid to students. Must be able to obtain access to Federal Government databases pertaining to federal student aid.

• Creates training resources for campus partners in scholarship policy, procedure, and system operations. Conducts regular trainings and is the scholarship liaison for departments across campus and will make decisions autonomously about scholarship administration.            
• Administers federal, state, and private scholarship programs interpreting regulations and creating policies and procedures. Research federal and state regulations and information in review of financial aid and scholarship applications and related documentation for compliance. 
• Exercises professional judgement on scholarship appeals, deferments, and reinstatement decisions.
• Advise students and parents in person, email, service tickets, and over the phone concerning federal, state, and institutional financial aid. Conducts student need analysis, performs packaging of student aid, certifies federal and private loan eligibility, executes professional judgment decisions regarding student aid eligibility, and reconciles federal student aid programs. Aids students and parents in the completion of financial aid and scholarship applications. Works with the Assistant Athletic Director in processing aid in compliance with NCAA rules.
• Assists co-workers when needed to ensure the successful operation of the department. Perform other duties as assigned. Daily processing of reports and peripheral documentation pertaining to scholarship aid eligibility and awarding. Ensures accuracy when entering annual budget allocations in both the scholarship and Banner systems.

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in a directly related field of study; OR a combination of education and experience totaling four years.

 
Knowledge          

• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional rules pertaining to financial aid and scholarships
• including need analysis, eligibility assessment, packaging strategies, loan awarding, evaluation
• of academic progress, and NCAA rules.
• Knowledge of compiling data and preparing reports.
• Knowledge of financial aid institutional policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computerized financial aid systems, preferably Banner.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, power
• point, internet tools, email systems, and other general computer skills.

• High technical aptitude and skill in problem solving, technical troubleshooting, decision-making,
• and prioritizing.
• Effectively uses interpersonal skills and communications skills, including tact, diplomacy,
• understanding, compassion and valuing all contributions, while maintaining adherence to
• policies.
• Skills in creating and delivering public presentations to large and small groups, and one-on-one.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, with acute attention to detail, exacting
• accuracy, and follow-through.
• Skills in maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials, including
• information from student records.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from all different backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in an effective and professional manner.
• Shows initiative and has ability to effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to effectively provide knowledge, training, and expertise to students, faculty, and staff.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to gain and maintain access to federal student aid databases.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality pertaining to all student records in compliance with federal
• and state regulations (i.e. FERPA, GRAMA, etc.).
• Ability to effectively create, compose, and edit written materials.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.