Senior Scholarship and Student Funding Specialist

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Iowa State University is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and student-focused professional to serve as our next Senior Scholarship and Student Funding Specialist. This position will play a vital role in helping students access financial resources, ensuring donor-funded scholarships are administered effectively, and supporting college enrollment and student success goals through data-informed decision making and operational excellence. The Senior Scholarship and Student Funding Specialist serves as the operational and subject matter expert for undergraduate and graduate scholarship administration across the college. The position provides consultation and guidance to departments and stakeholders, manages complex scholarship processes, monitors compliance and stewardship requirements, and analyzes data that support decision-making and continuous improvement. This role combines student service, policy interpretation, financial stewardship, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in support of one of Iowa State University's largest and most impactful colleges. The position offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor and problem solver while helping shape processes that support students and the broader strategic goals of the college. This position may be eligible for hybrid work of up to two business days, after completion of an initial orientation and training period.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of related experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience interpreting and applying donor agreements, funding restrictions, policies, regulations, or eligibility requirements to ensure financial resources are used appropriately and in alignment with intended purposes.
Experience developing proposals, recommendations, or strategic plans and articulating and presenting goals, findings, and recommendations to leadership or other stakeholders.
Experience analyzing financial, student, program, or utilization data to identify trends, evaluate outcomes, assess resource needs, and inform strategic decision-making.
Experience building collaborative relationships and providing consultation, guidance, or training to stakeholders on complex programs, policies, funding processes, or organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

Administer undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs across the college.
Provide consultation and guidance to departments and stakeholders on scholarship processes.
Manage complex scholarship processes, ensuring compliance and stewardship requirements are met.
Analyze data to support decision-making and continuous improvement in scholarship administration.
Interpret and apply donor agreements, funding restrictions, policies, regulations, or eligibility requirements.
Develop proposals, recommendations, or strategic plans related to student funding.
Articulate and present goals, findings, and recommendations to leadership or other stakeholders.
Analyze financial, student, program, or utilization data to identify trends, evaluate outcomes, assess resource needs, and inform strategic decision-making.
Build collaborative relationships and provide consultation, guidance, or training to stakeholders on complex programs, policies, funding processes, or organizational priorities.