Scholarship and Grant Administrator – Enrollment Management Group (EMG)

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the key lead in processing the scholarship and grant programs. Programs may include but are not limited to, Athletics, Endowed Scholarships, Tuition Remission, RA and RD Programs, all outside and private scholarships, departmental scholarships, and any other third-party funding. This individual makes sure all student records are updated accurately and timely as per institutional, federal, state and other policies and procedures. Duties include following up on missing scholarship check payments and other third-party payments, all institutional aid reporting and reconciliations as required, as well as supporting all NCAA reporting and grant in aid requirements. This position also serves as key lead in Endowed funds management, and behind the scenes work required to be sure that all funds are awarded timely, with donor intent, accurately and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
3-5 years of financial aid experience
Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Highly developed interpersonal, analytic, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills, including the ability to listen thoughtfully and respectfully to a diverse population of constituents and stakeholders;
Strong communication skills, both oral and written providing the ability to effectively communicate with multiple internal and external constituents;
Knowledge and understanding of federal, states and agency-accrediting rules and regulations as they pertain to higher education admission. Very strong knowledge of federal and state regulations concerning financial aid, as well as NCAA regulations;
Strong functional knowledge of FAMS system (Banner/Ellucian preferred);
Ability to run and design Banner automated processes for Pell and Direct Loan;
A broad understanding of higher education processes and procedures, including shared governance, strategic planning, resource allocation and budget management;
Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws pertaining to financial aid, affirmative action and FERPA;
Membership and active engagement in appropriate national student service organizations, such as NASFAA and PASFA;
Proficiency with PC, Microsoft Office tools, email and the Internet with the ability to learn a variety of new technology systems; familiarity with Slate and Banner preferred;
Sensitivity to the need of each individual to be treated with dignity and respect as it relates to diversity in general and the Mission of the University specifically;
Proactive, strategic, analytical and deadline-oriented in a complex organization;
Ability and willingness to work outside of regular business hours and some evenings and weekends during peak enrollment periods;
Ability to prepare and maintain confidential data independently in accordance with established policies and procedures and exercise consistent discretion;
Ability to exceed recruitment goals, facilitate staff development opportunities, exhibit teamwork, model analytical & critical thinking, engage in creative problem solving and demonstrate high levels of time management and organizational skills.
Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies governing the operations of the University;
Ability to create and maintain complex records and files;
Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed during peak enrollment periods;
Ability to work with diverse populations and sensitivity to the needs of each individual to be treated with dignity and respect as related the Mission of the University specifically.
NCAA Compliance: NCAA requirements and competency as appropriate based on position responsibilities, upholds NCAA rules and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Slate and Banner preferred

Responsibilities

Student level processing of all outside scholarships and third-party funding, including but not limited to needs analysis, following up on missing check payments and assisting students in institutional and private scholarship requirements. Position also includes marketing and student communication of scholarship programs as required.
Processing, awarding, reporting and reconciliation of all institutional scholarship programs as required.
Accurately processing and packaging all institutional and outside aid sources, while staying within budget and preventing overawards by following all institutional, state, and federal guidelines that dictate student financial aid eligibility.
Processing, awarding, reporting as needed of all other institutional grant programs- examples include RA, RD, Tuition Remission, Waiver programs and any other programs as needed.
Processing of all Endowed funds in accordance with institutional policies. Duties may include reporting, reconciliation, data entry and service to the IA department and others as required.
Completes other duties as assigned including attending admission events as needed in-person or virtual in the evenings and on weekends.
Completes other duties as assigned.