UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 11 hours ago
CORD Scholarship and Financial Aid Counselor
Fayetteville
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a leading institution focused on education, research, and outreach. They are seeking a CORD Scholarship and Financial Aid Counselor to provide financial aid support to undergraduate students, complete administrative tasks related to financial aid, and advise students on scholarship eligibility and disbursement.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide scholarship and financial aid support to undergraduate students
Complete administrative tasks related to federal, state, and college offered financial aid
Post aid and resolve issues inhibiting student eligibility or the release of aid
Advise and educate students about scholarship eligibility, disbursement, and renewal
Coordinate data for various financial aid programs
Hold regular office hours in the CORD 4 days a week and Financial Aid Office 1 day per week
During peak times, adjust office hours location to best support students
Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance
Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Qualification
Required
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least two years of experience in program administration or a related area
At least one year of experience in student financial aid or a related area
Preferred
At least two years of administration experience in higher education
Experience with enrollment or student record management program (Blackbaud, Slate, PeopleSoft, etc.)
Demonstrated commitment to positive customer service
Proof of Veteran Status
Benefits
University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Amanda George
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Christina Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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