Scholarship Coordinator

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Scholarships Coordinator oversees the development, management, and maintenance of all scholarship policies, procedures, and operations. This role works to improve scholarship delivery systems, maximize office efficiency, and enhance overall effectiveness. The coordinator also ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in scholarship entry and in preparing information for the website. In addition, the position serves as a key liaison with various internal and external constituents.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONISIBILITIES

Oversees, coordinates, publishes, and monitors scholarship policies and procedures; trains staff in conjunction with departmental leadership

Supervises and assists with entry of scholarship information into student records; updates and changes records regarding federal and state grants; certifies documents to facilitate payment of outside scholarships

Collaborates with external departments, organizations, and stakeholders to support the facilitation and administration of scholarships and funding initiatives

Utilizes various applications and software platforms to promote scholarships, process awards, and collect relevant data; ensures accurate and accessible presentation of information for administrators, students, and external stakeholders

Assists with financial reconciliations; develops and disseminates reports for reconciliations and compliance reviews; assists in resolutions and troubleshooting

Maintains information regarding institutional, state, federal, and outside scholarships to disseminate and publicize in various formats

Leads committees in the evaluation of student appeals, scholarship awarding decisions, and need-based determinations, ensuring fair and consistent application of both scholarships and federal aid

Assists with advising and counseling students, parents, agencies, and University staff on all aspects of student financial services; conducts presentations

Assists with NCAA awarding and compliance

Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of federal, state, and university academic, scholarship, and work policies and procedures

Knowledge of database preparation and maintenance

Interpersonal/human relations skills

Verbal and written communications skills

Ability to assess situations/needs and assist accordingly Redundant

Ability to efficiently process large volumes of scholarship awards within tight timeframes while maintaining accuracy and compliance

Ability to clearly explain funding decisions using documented, consistent, and policy-aligned practices

Ability to achieve ambitious performance targets without compromising accuracy or attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organization and efficiency

Ability to maintain confidentially

Ability to prepare and generate reports

Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files

Ability to adapt to work environment changes, and relate to diverse populations.

Ability to assess situations and exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree

Two or more years of related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

N/A

Function

Student Financial Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.