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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Financial Aid and Scholarship Manager

positionTallahassee, FL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$40K/yr - $50K/yr
date4+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Financial Aid and Scholarship Manager for Florida State University Panama City, which is recognized as one of the nation’s top public universities. The role involves managing scholarship processes, providing financial aid counseling to students, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Manage the scholarship application process, evaluate eligibility criteria, disburse awards, and provide ongoing support to current students
Collaborate with various departments to establish scholarship criteria and selection processes
Maintain accurate records of scholarship recipients and funds disbursed
Provide one-on-one counseling to students regarding financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, work-study programs
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations governing financial aid programs
Prepare reports on scholarship utilization and other relevant data for internal and external stakeholders
Serve as a resource for students seeking information on scholarships, financial aid policies and resources for managing educational expenses
Stay informed about changes in financial aid regulations and best practices in scholarship administration
Act as the liaison to FSU Financial Aid to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial aid awards
Provide guidance and support to students and families navigating the financial aid process
Monitor and analyze financial aid data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement
Stay current on industry trends and best practices in financial aid administration
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial aid experienceScholarship administrationFinancial aid softwareCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsData analysisRegulatory complianceFast-paced environment

Required

A Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)

Preferred

Experience in higher education financial aid and scholarships
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience working in financial aid at a college or university, with a strong understanding of federal and state financial aid programs and regulations
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced data driven environment
Proficiency with financial aid software and systems

Benefits

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package.
Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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