Manages and maintains the University’s scholarship system and institutional/external scholarships. Coordinates with external departments, including but not limited to academic departments, Athletics, University Advancement, Development Office, One Stop and external agencies, to authorize award nominations based on financial need, enrollment, and other requirements. Consults with students on scholarship eligibility and requirements and ensures that students and parents understand federal and institutional regulations pertaining to scholarships.
KNOWLEDGE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Professionally and efficiently execute Cameron University’s commitment to student success.
- Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations.
- Understands and applies Title IV, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Tribal Higher Education and other related policies as they relate to student scholarships.
- Maintains knowledge of policies of other departments (Registrar, Business Office, Human Resources, Athletics, etc.) and understands the impact on a student’s financial aid eligibility.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives and disseminates memos concerning new scholarships or changes appropriately.
- Serves on the scholarship committee and supports strategic initiatives for university scholarships and waivers.
- Maintains proficiency with the enterprise student record and scholarship systems and collaborates with the Information Systems Specialist and departments concerning updates as necessary and to create more efficient processes.
- Maintains a processes and procedures manual for scholarship-specific duties, institutional and federal regulations, and collaborates with the Information Systems Specialist on a system manual.
- Collaborates with Business Office to create and maintain fund codes as necessary.
- Posts internal and external scholarships and waivers to student accounts in a timely manner.
- Adjusts award budgets within regulation as necessary to ensure students receive all aid allowed and keeps strict records for audit purposes.
- Collaborates with other Financial Assistance staff members to ensure students are not over awarded.
- Runs and reviews miscellaneous reports necessary for daily operations and disbursement to ensure scholarship requirements are met and adjusting amounts as necessary, collaborating with ITS when updates and new reports are necessary.
- Collaborates with Financial Assistance staff as necessary on scholarship needs analyses.
CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consults with students and parents pertaining to financial literacy and planning to ensure they are well informed and able to meet financial responsibilities.
- Trained in and has the ability to fill in for presentations (e.g., workshops, orientation sessions, etc.).
- Participates in staff development programming, campus functions and serves on University committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving skills, and demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse populations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with students, faculty, staff and the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- An earned bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of two years responsible employment with sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and excellent customer services skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
- Experience working with diverse and varied student populations including low socioeconomic (SES), first generation, and other groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
- Two or more years directly related experience with Oracle and Ellucian (Banner) systems in an institution of higher education in financial assistance.
- Experience with the Blackbaud Award Management system.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
INSTITUTION: Cameron University (www.cameron.edu ) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops .
COMPENSATION: $28,000 annually with benefits
APPLYING: Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications submitted with incomplete information and documentation may not be considered.
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are received by October 1, 2021 are assured of receiving full consideration.
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