Assistant Director For Scholarships

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Position Information

Position Number 000474 Functional Title Assistant Director for Scholarships Position Type Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The purpose of the UNCG Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is to provide students and their families with the resources necessary for financing the pursuit of higher education. Funding options administered by the FAO include need-based, non-need-based, grant, scholarship, loan, work-study, federal, state, institutional, and outside monies. ln addition, the primary purposes of the FAO are:

• Develop policy and implement procedures that work with regulatory compliance for the $200,000,000 in financial aid assistance administered yearly by the University.

• Assist in realizing the mission and ideals of the University.

• Offer effective and timely communication of financial aid eligibility criteria and receipt guidelines to the entire University community.

• Work to provide a quality environment and enriching experience to all members of the University community.

• Work collaboratively with other university offices to achieve the success of university goals in recruitment, retention, and graduation rates with respect to our policies and procedures.

Position Summary

The major purposes of this position will be the coordination and administration of all efforts associated with UNCG-endowed and departmental scholarships (including the Blue and Gold Merit Scholarship Program). This position will serve as a liaison to campus departments. This position will be a primary administrator for the new scholarship system that is currently in the implementation phase.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2-3 years of experience in a Financial Aid Office setting

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree and 3-5 years of experience in Financial Aid with knowledge of scholarship operations and related software programs

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $55,000 Org #-Department Financial Aid

• 10208 Job Open Date 04/11/2024 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 35 Key Responsibility

Administration of Departmental/Institutional Funds

Essential Tasks

• Coordinate the administration and awarding of external scholarship programs to include but not limited to SECU scholarships, Shift_Ed scholarships, and Crosby Scholars.

• Assists with departments concerning the appropriate use of scholarship funding and the overall application/disbursement process.

• Responsible for coordinating departmental scholarship processes to ensure scholarships are properly awarded on student financial aid packages.

• Coordinates activities in the selection of scholarship recipients and maintains current and historical information on all scholarship resources.

• Oversee the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship's document management of scholarship Statements of Establishment (SOEs).

• Lead the process to identify and select student recipients for scholarship funds awarded by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

• Assists the Senior Assistant Director for Scholarships with administering the annual and monthly reconciliation of funding available through these scholarship programs. Provide accurate data on scholarship balances and encumbered funds.

• Review report of undisbursed scholarships and cancels as needed.

Percentage Of Time 30 Key Responsibility

Administrator Support for Scholarship Universe

Essential Tasks

• Assist the Senior Assistant Director with administering the scholarship system (Scholarship Universe), including annual cycle maintenance.

• Coordinate with Enrollment Communications Department to market the system to students. Providing annual updates.

• Work with Senior Assistant Director to create and provide ongoing scholarship system training for faculty and staff from academic and administrative units as well as for scholarship reviewers.

• Maintain account balances in the scholarship system. Update system when new scholarships are established, or additional donations are received.

• Reviews report of undisbursed scholarships and cancels as needed.

• In cases of student withdrawal, manages necessary cancellation of scholarships in both Banner and Scholarship Universe.

Percentage Of Time 15 Key Responsibility

Blue & Gold Scholarships

Essential Tasks

• Administer UNC Greensboro's Blue & Gold merit scholarship program.

• Work closely with Admissions staff members and Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship technical staff to assist in identifying and selecting candidates for new Blue & Gold scholarships.

• Participate in annual meetings to determine awarding strategies.

• Award scholarship funds in Banner and resolve over-award issues if necessary.

• Ensure accurate renewal of scholarships based on initial award offer requirements including specific academic progress guidelines.

Percentage Of Time 15 Key Responsibility

Liaison to Campus Partners

Essential Tasks

• Serve as Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship contact for institutional and external grant funded programs to include but not be limited to NSLP, STAMPS, UNCG Guarantee, Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship and Road 2 Hire.

• University Advancement - assist with donor questions and provide guidance on scholarship gift agreements.

• Foundation Finance - receive and disseminate scholarship income reports and transfer of funds from quasi scholarship accounts to scholarship spending accounts.

• Academic and Administrative Departments - answer questions and provide support for administering endowed scholarships.

• Provide outreach and training to campus partners as needed.

Percentage Of Time 5 Key Responsibility

Other Duties as Assigned

Essential Tasks

• Complete other duties at the request of the Director, Associate Directors, or Senior Assistant Director for Scholarships to support the mission of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

• Participate on Committees as assigned to support the department as well as the Enrollment Management Division.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Reading

• F, Writing

• F, Hearing

• F, Talking

• F Work Environment Inside

• C

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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• Please indicate how you learned of this vacant position for which you are applying:

• CAA

• NCAA Arts

• ICFAD

• SECCAC

• Arts Council of the African Studies Association

• Professional Job Board

• InsideHigherEd

• Social Media

• Networking

• UNCGjobsearch website

• Other

• If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes

• No