Scholarship Coordinator

Scholarship Coordinator

A Scholarship Coordinator position has been established for the purpose of overseeing the various scholarship programs and opportunities available to the student body. The primary responsibility of this position will be to manage and review all student scholarship applications to determine eligibility, as well as to manage and maintain the awarding of all institutional, state, and external scholarships. This position will also be responsible for the recruitment of additional scholarship opportunities through community outreach, as well as the maintenance and awarding of employer-paid letters of credit.

Responsibilities include : serving as an informational resource to current and potential students regarding policies and procedures involved in applying for scholarships / awards; providing counseling regarding the financial aid application process and the requirements necessary to maintain financial assistance; developing and updating departmental procedures and recommending necessary changes to related university standard practices; monitoring scholarship programs to propose changes to and / or implementation of scholarship policies and procedures; collaborating with internal departments, affiliates, and service providers to forward college initiatives and determine program needs; coordinating scholarship program quality reviews and other continuous improvement efforts; ensuring weekly review of TOPS roster to determine eligibility and award qualified students; establishing and developing a strong working relationship with the LSUA Education Department to identify eligible recipients of the LA Geaux Teach Scholarship; acting as the key point of contact and liaison between the LSUA Foundation and the Financial Aid Department to identify eligible recipients of all LSUA Foundation scholarships; ensuring semesterly review of all LSUA Foundation scholarship applications and qualifications; providing notification to all recipients of LSUA Foundation scholarships; ensuring yearly review of retention requirements for all institutional scholarships; developing and maintaining ongoing relationships by initiating and responding to individual donors, corporations and businesses, community organizations, and private foundations when renewing or securing new scholarship gifts; supporting the scholarship committee in determining student eligibility for LSUA Foundation scholarships; preparing and maintaining accurate records and documentation on all student scholarships awarded within a five-year minimum time frame from the last date of attendance; ensuring that all scholarship / award processes are in compliance with regard to both federal and state regulations and requirements; establishing a vast understanding of policies in regards to university-related financial assistance programs.

Required qualifications include : a bachelor's degree required; minimum of three (3) years' experience in business or related field; prior experience in financial aid and / or award processing preferred; a strong customer service perspective; demonstrating flexibility and approachability; excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; a proactive approach in assessing and meeting the scholarship needs of the student body.