Universities of Wisconsin · 3 weeks ago
Financial Aid Scholarship Specialist
La Crosse, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$46K/yr - $47K/yrUniversities of Wisconsin is seeking a Financial Aid Scholarship Specialist who will oversee the administration of scholarships and provide guidance to students and families regarding financial aid. The role involves maintaining records, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with various stakeholders to enhance the scholarship processes.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides oversight for the administration of all scholarships/scholarship programs
Adjusts student financial aid awards as needed due to the addition of a scholarship, waiver, or outside resource
Maintains record keeping for all scholarship categories and reconciles accounts monthly
Serves as a point of contact for students, families, scholarship agencies, and university partners with questions or concerns related to the various scholarship programs to ensure compliance, efficiency, and a high level of customer service
Develops and maintains relationships with appropriate UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation staff, UWL Admissions Office, UWL International Education and Engagement, private scholarship agencies, UWL Undergraduate Research and Creativity, academic departments, and UWL Business Services
Oversees the management of the outside scholarship database
Processes general undergraduate and graduate student FAFSA review and awarding
Assists with walk-ins, phone calls, e-mails
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Perform duties of Financial Aid Counselor
Per federal law, review and verify information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by comparing application information to documentation provided by the family/student
Analyze information, resolve conflicts, make corrections and/or complete further investigation when appropriate
Counsel prospective and current students in person, virtual, and via telephone/email on financial aid matters
Use Federal Student Aid professional judgment to revise student eligibility, financial aid offers, and decide on appeals for additional aid based on special or unusual circumstances
Assist with office phone calls, e-mails, in-person visits
Learn campus resources to refer students and families as needed
Coordinate the administrative functions for both institutional and private scholarships, stipends, waivers and other outside awards, ensuring compliance and exceptional customer service
Establish and maintain procedures regarding the processing of scholarship awards to include efficient and accurate awarding often requiring verification of student information
Audit, verify and revise student awards, communicating with students/agencies when appropriate
Coordinate communication with all institutional partners who assist with the scholarship award process including Business Services, UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation, Residence Life, International Education and Engagement, Admissions Office, Graduate and Extended Learning, UWL First! Scholars, UWL Eagle Apprentices, McNair Scholars, FYRE Scholars, and others
Create and maintain the spreadsheet of institutional nonresident tuition waivers
Work closely with the Admissions Office in the scholarship awarding process, throughout the recruitment process
Work closely with the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation in the scholarship awarding process, throughout the award year
Respond to all inquiries related to scholarships on behalf of the Financial Aid Office
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning earned by start date
Excellent attention to detail
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to use discretion and good judgment regarding confidential information
Ability to problem-solve and exercise independent judgment and initiative
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Work experience with college student financial aid, financial literacy, and/or scholarship administration
Experience with scholarship program development and administration
Experience with Oracle's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Enterprise System
Work experience with student and/or colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Skilled in customer service and public relations
Benefits
Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
Paid holidays and paid sick days.
After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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