Scholarship Coordinator and Financial Aid Associate

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The University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid is seeking to hire a 100% Scholarship Coordinator and Financial Aid Associate.

This Scholarship Coordinator and Financial Aid Associate is responsible for coordinating the mid-year and annual scholarship reviews, including but not limited to managing scholarship correspondence, reviewing, and processing appeals, and tracking scholarship metrics. This role will assist with management and oversite of the Iowa Scholarship Portal (Blackbaud), work with the University of Iowa Center for Advancement scholarships, be the primary point of contact for Athletic scholarships and financial aid offers, provide support to staff administering financial aid for the Professional and Graduate College students, State of Iowa awards & external/private scholarships. They will also have the opportunity to:

• Review and respond to scholarship renewal appeals for currently enrolled students and work collaboratively with Assistant Director and Senior Assistant Director of Scholarships in determining if the appeal can be approved.
• Advise enrolled students/parents about scholarships and financial aid programs including application procedures and eligibility requirements for selection and renewal.

The University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid is seeking to hire a 100% Scholarship Coordinator and Financial Aid Associate.

This Scholarship Coordinator and Financial Aid Associate is responsible for coordinating the mid-year and annual scholarship reviews, including but not limited to managing scholarship correspondence, reviewing, and processing appeals, and tracking scholarship metrics. This role will assist with management and oversite of the Iowa Scholarship Portal (Blackbaud), work with the University of Iowa Center for Advancement scholarships, be the primary point of contact for Athletic scholarships and financial aid offers, provide support to staff administering financial aid for the Professional and Graduate College students, State of Iowa awards & external/private scholarships. They will also have the opportunity to:

• Review and respond to scholarship renewal appeals for currently enrolled students and work collaboratively with Assistant Director and Senior Assistant Director of Scholarships in determining if the appeal can be approved.
• Advise enrolled students/parents about scholarships and financial aid programs including application procedures and eligibility requirements for selection and renewal.
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• First point of contact for the Athletic department staff with financial aid questions and complete duties required for administering athletic scholarships and awards.

• Coordinate and manage administrative procedures and policies to increase efficient and effective operations for a project, program, unit, department, or college/division.

• And more!

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About the Department: The University of Iowa offers an affordable first-rate education. The Office of Student Financial Aid is here to assist you with the costs of your educational investment. Our committed team of professionals works in partnership with you, providing information on available options and assisting you with the financial aid process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience working in a higher education, post‐secondary academic setting or in another sector dealing with budgeting, counseling, and/or education, typically six months to one year.
• Some occasional admissions events may require travel.

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates a working proficiency level in the following competencies:
  • Communicating for effective relationships: communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail: necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
  • Data gathering and analysis: data gathering and analysis tools, techniques and processes; ability to use these to gather and analyze data for a specific or variety of needs and/or projects.
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience in a higher education, post-secondary academic setting
• Demonstrates a basic proficiency level in the knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrates a working proficiency level in the knowledge of and the ability to develop and implement financial aid programs and policies to attract outstanding students and help them finance their course of study.
• The knowledge of needs analysis and federal verification along with a basic understanding of Federal Methodology.

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload BOTH of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

• a current resume
• a cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.

Work Modality: This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Compensation : $42,500 to Commensurate with Competitive Benefits

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Additional Information

• Classification Title: Financial Aid Counselor
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 42,500
• Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate

Contact Information

• Organization: Provost
• Contact Name: Monica Frank
• Contact Email: monica-belt@uiowa.edu