at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Positio Title: Assistant Director of Scholarships (CS26-091)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Apply Before: 00972
FLSA: Exempt
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Assistant Director of Scholarships (CS26-091)
Overview
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Scholarships (CS26-091). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE?
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
- Provide leadership and expertise in the strategic and day-to-day management of the institution's scholarship programs.
- Ensure scholarships are administered accurately, transparently, and efficiently.
- Maintain compliance with institutional policies, federal and state regulations, and donor specifications.
- Align scholarship resources with enrollment and retention goals.
- Serve as a key contact for departments, donors, and scholarship recipients.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in business, communications, humanities, social sciences, or a closely related field to the position.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience working in student services, financial aid/loans or a closely related field within higher education or a related agency.
Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
NOTE: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of all federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid regulations as they apply to packaging and disbursement of financial aid, disbursement of refunds, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
- Knowledge of accounting procedures, and fiscal controls and management principles, practices, and methods.
- Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.
- Skill in customer service, and oral and written communication.
- Ability to resolve difficult situations, to conceptualize, organize, analyze, and interpret data, complex rules, and regulations.
- Ability to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and stressful.
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