Assistant Director of Scholarships (CS26-091)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Scholarships (CS26-091). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the Universitys presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
- Provide leadership and expertise in the strategic and day-to-day management of the institutions scholarship programs.
- Ensure scholarships are administered accurately, transparently, and efficiently.
- Maintain compliance with institutional policies, federal and state regulations, and donor specifications.
- Align scholarship resources with enrollment and retention goals.
- Serve as a key contact for departments, donors, and scholarship recipients.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business, communications, humanities, social sciences, or a closely related field to the position.One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience working in student services, financial aid / loans, or a closely related field within higher education or a related agency.Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and / or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.NOTE : Masters Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of all federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid regulations as they apply to packaging and disbursement of financial aid, disbursement of refunds, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).Knowledge of accounting procedures, and fiscal controls and management principles, practices, and methods.Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.Skill in customer service, and oral and written communication.Ability to resolve difficult situations, to conceptualize, organize, analyze, and interpret data, complex rules, and regulations.Ability to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and stressful.Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.