Director of Scholarships

Careers Listing•Fullerton, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Financial Aid within the Division of Student Affairs is available to remove the cost of barriers that may prevent individuals from pursuing their educational goals. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Director of Scholarships (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and four or more years of progressively responsible management experience in scholarship administration or related administrative area with at least two years of direct supervisory experience.
Experience in developing and managing different types of budgets (departmental, financial aid, scholarship, etc.) and funds management.
Excellent analytical, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
A background that includes organizational development, data management and use of associated computer systems, public relations and staff supervision is essential.
Knowledge of need analysis, professional judgment, and federal and state financial aid programs is required.
The successful candidate must be able to relate effectively with students and parents and work well with all campus departments.
They must have an outstanding aptitude to anticipate and analyze problems and make appropriate judgments daily.
Strong basic mathematical and analytical skills, ability to document work clearly, work accurately and efficiently with attention to detail in a deadline-driven setting are required.
Must be able to analyze highly complex situations and perform assignments without supervision.
Advanced expertise in state and federal scholarship laws, regulations, and compliance requirement.
Familiarity with administrative software systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Banner, Datatel, etc.) and the critical role technology plays in planning, maintaining, and assessing operations.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 17, 2017.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with process reengineering and the use of technology (e.g., imaging and workflow systems) to enhance processing.
Ability to collect and analyze data, converting it to information that can be communicated to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work with various groups of people.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning program development and resource allocation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to compile, prepare, write, and review reports as well as the capacity to analyze, comprehend, and provide appropriate solutions to problems and courses of action.

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and managing compliance issues, disbursement activity, campus partnerships, and client services in a student-centered manner, consistent with the university strategic plan.
Oversight of scholarship operations for the entire university representing over twenty-four million dollars in scholarship administration.
Supervises a team comprised of student service professionals, III, IV, and Student Personnel Technicians.
Development and implementation of the university-wide scholarship program, processes, and timelines.
Oversees all aspects of scholarship administration including audits, operations, and student services, including other student educational award operations for the entire university, the Disney Aspire Program, athletic grants, and financial aid awarding for students studying abroad as well.
Ensures the development and successful implementation of a university-wide, centralized scholarship program that supports the enrollment management and retention initiatives of the university by working with deans and department heads, various administrative departments, and committees to optimize the enrollment and net revenue impact of institutional and foundation scholarships.
Uses knowledge and understanding of university and systemwide scholarship policies and state and federal financial aid regulations to ensure that scholarship award processing to students are compliant with said policies and regulations.
Coordinates with University Advancement partners to ensure effective utilization of privately-funded scholarships and to support that office in its efforts to raise philanthropic funds.
Coordinates with other offices to organize and administer special events associated with the administration of the scholarship program and arranges for university officials to represent the institution at events where scholarship awards are presented.
Develops annual scholarship budget projections and is responsible for tracking scholarship expenditures.
Completes managerial activities including staff evaluations, staff training, team building, and supervises day-to-day scholarship operations.
Other duties as assigned.