Scholarship Administrator

1 week ago


Lincoln, Nebraska, United States University of Nebraska Full time
Scholarship Specialist Job Description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Scholarship Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our scholarship administration team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient processing of scholarships for our students.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process a designated portion of a diverse scholarship portfolio, including academic awards, leadership, service, and diversity scholarships.
  • Ensure adherence to established criteria and scholarship committee award recommendations.
  • Serve as the primary campus contact for specific scholarship programs, providing expert support and acting as a resource for other scholarship contacts.
  • Handle mail and intake for external scholarship checks, data entry of scholarship information, and scholarship check deposit reconciliation.
  • Verify enrollment requests and send scholarship-related correspondence.
  • Provide exceptional service to a wide range of stakeholders, including students, families, university colleagues, and donors.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of experience processing financial transactions.
  • Strong detail-oriented skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience processing financial transactions in a scholarship, financial aid, or related office setting.
  • 1 year of experience in a college or university or comparable setting.
  • Experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft preferred.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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