Scholarship Advisor I - 530896

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

9d • $44,600 - $55,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Scholarship Advisor I provides knowledge and guidance regarding scholarships under general supervision. The advisor evaluates and explains scholarship application status and next steps, educates students and families about scholarship and financial cost-saving opportunities, and helps prospective students maximize scholarship and aid opportunities. The role awards, monitors, and reports scholarships in the Alabama Scholarship Awarding Software (ASAS) and resolves low-complexity scholarship issues.

The advisor serves as the primary field representative for the Undergraduate Scholarship Office at recruitment and informational events and as the primary contact for undergraduate scholarship inquiries. The position provides customer service to prospective and current students and their families, using the scholarship management system and knowledge of institutional scholarship opportunities and policies to assess eligibility and provide guidance. Some evening and weekend work and minimal in-state and out-of-state travel are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire.
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report in compliance with University policies; applicants under age 21 will have some driving restrictions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and standard application software, such as word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database management programs.
• Interest in working with prospective college students and their families.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and explain scholarship application status and next steps in the process.
• Educate students and families about scholarships and financial cost-saving opportunities.
• Guide prospective students in maximizing scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
• Award, monitor, and report scholarships in the Alabama Scholarship Awarding Software (ASAS).
• Resolve low-complexity scholarship issues.
• Represent the Scholarship Office at recruitment and informational events and disseminate scholarship information.
• Serve as the primary contact for undergraduate scholarship inquiries.
• Provide customer service to prospective and current students and their families.
• Use the scholarship management system and knowledge of institutional policies and opportunities to determine scholarship eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level