Scholarship Advisor II - 530702
About The Position
The Scholarship Advisor II provides a vast array of knowledge regarding scholarships under moderate supervision. Applies knowledge regarding scholarships and university policies to maintain continued compliance. Evaluates and explains the status of the scholarship application and processes. Educates on the scholarship and financial cost savings process and eligibility. Provides guidance in maximizing scholarship and aid opportunities for prospective students. Awards, monitors, and reports scholarships in the Alabama Scholarship Awarding Software (ASAS) and resolves moderate-complexity scholarship issues. Mentors and supports entry-level Advisors or support professionals. The University of Alabama Undergraduate Scholarships Office creates opportunities and avenues for undergraduate students to access and achieve a post-secondary education at the University of Alabama through the awarding of merit, competitive, and need-based scholarships. The Undergraduate Scholarships Office assists with furthering the University’s recruitment and retention efforts through the participation in a variety of services and activities involving students, families, and the UA community. This position serves as the primary field representative for the Scholarship Office at recruitment or informational events to disseminate scholarship information and for Undergraduate Scholarship related inquiries. Provides superior customer service to prospective and current students and their families utilizing the scholarship management system and knowledge of institutional scholarship opportunities and policies to determine the status of a student scholarship eligibility. Provides guidance in maximizing scholarship and aid opportunities, as well as educates on scholarship and financial cost saving opportunities at UA.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of scholarship experience; OR master's degree.
- Must have valid U.S. driver's license.
- Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
- Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic knowledge in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management programs).
- An interest in working with prospective college students and their families.
- Ability to work with various groups of people.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a higher education environment.
Responsibilities
- Provides a vast array of knowledge regarding scholarships under moderate supervision.
- Applies knowledge regarding scholarships and university policies to maintain continued compliance.
- Evaluates and explains the status of the scholarship application and processes.
- Educates on the scholarship and financial cost savings process and eligibility.
- Provides guidance in maximizing scholarship and aid opportunities for prospective students.
- Awards, monitors, and reports scholarships in the Alabama Scholarship Awarding Software (ASAS).
- Resolves moderate-complexity scholarship issues.
- Mentors and supports entry-level Advisors or support professionals.
- Serves as the primary field representative for the Scholarship Office at recruitment or informational events to disseminate scholarship information and for Undergraduate Scholarship related inquiries.
- Provides superior customer service to prospective and current students and their families utilizing the scholarship management system and knowledge of institutional scholarship opportunities and policies to determine the status of a student scholarship eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
