Scholarship Coordinator

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How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply through the UM Jobs website (umjobs.org/). A cover letter, not to exceed one page, is required and must answer the following questions:

Based on your understanding of the LSA Scholarships Office, please explain why you are applying for this position.

Please address how your experience relates to required qualifications for this position.

Describe your experience or philosophy relating to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education, or previous position.

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single electronic document. Candidates who are not in compliance with these requests will not be considered. 

A cover letter and a writing sample is required for this position and should be attached as the first and second pages of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skillset and experience that directly relate to this position.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Summary

We seek a Scholarship Coordinator who oversees two scholarship programs and support for additional scholarship programs throughout the calendar year. You will manage scholarship application materials, participate in the application review and be part of the decision-making process for awarding need-based scholarships to LSA students. You will also do outreach to students and departments to increase awareness of funding opportunities. We seek candidates who enjoy working students, and are committed to supporting the needs of a diverse population of LSA students. The Scholarship Coordinator reports to the Director of the LSA Scholarships Office.

Who We Are

LSA Scholarships promotes the liberal arts at the University of Michigan by providing the financial resources that lead to undergraduate opportunities for learning, engagement, and experiences and enable students success and empowerment. We believe in the transformative power of LSA's research and education, so we work to the highest standards of excellence with the conviction that what we do matters to our students, the College of LSA, and the world. 

As part of LSA Undergraduate Education, the LSA Scholarships Team advances student diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing access, opportunity, and resources at one of the nation's preeminent public liberal arts colleges.  Our office is a friendly work environment that values innovation, initiative, collaboration, and respect.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) offers:

• Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses
• Commitment to work/life balance
• Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

• Lead LSA Internship Scholarship programs both domestic and international, and support the scholarship team in scholarship application review.
• Lead the LSA Spring/Summer scholarships Program, and support and coordinate with units awarding departmental funding for Camp Davis, Biological Station, Semester in Detroit and Kitt Peak Observatory. 
• Evaluate and make decisions on individual scholarship applications and assess need-based funding requirements. Access, review, and interpret student financial aid packages to determine scholarship eligibility and funding.
• Update, maintain, and interpret scholarship criteria and guidelines in the Scholarship Application system.
• Match student recipients to donor gift accounts and general scholarship accounts. 
• Ensure deadlines are met, and awarding is processed meeting the timelines.
• Communicate scholarship requirements to campus audiences, students, and staff.
• Communicate scholarship decisions and rationale to student applicants.
• Engage directly with internal and external audiences to promote funding resources and programming available.
• Collaborate with the Director to determine annual budget and awarding goals. 
• Maintain and coordinate awarding plans with partner units, programs where funding crossover exists.
• Stay apprised of state/national issues and best practices in admissions, recruitment, scholarships, study abroad, and financial aid.
• Maintain communications relevant to programs in partnership with the Communications Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in higher education. 
• Experience collaborating with partner teams to achieve shared objectives, providing strategic insight, and leading continuous improvement efforts in customer service and operations.
• Track record and experience achieving results by tracking necessary operational metrics, identifying process improvement opportunities, and delivering on strategic initiatives.
• Must be a positive and collaborative team-member in this supportive work environment.
• 1+ years of experience in student services, and managing student needs and expectations, in a supportive atmosphere. 
• Demonstrated commitment to helping students and being sensitive to issues of diversity.
• Can meet with students in person and share information regarding program funding and expectations
• Reasonable knowledge of university policies, rules, and administrative procedures.
• Experience developing and administering procedures.
• Experience coordinating a diverse workload.

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree.
• Passion for working with students and supporting the LSA Scholarships Office and institutional initiatives of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Working knowledge of the University's organizational policies, rules, regulations, procurement, and purchasing.
• Working knowledge of Mpathways, specifically Student Financials and Financial Aid and Students Records and Admissions.
• Experience working with application management systems.

Additional Information

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei . 

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision . 

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.