Assistant Director, Scholarships

Job Title:

Assistant Director, Scholarships

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$46,283 - $56,000

Basic Function:

To assist in providing leadership and supervision in the administration of university scholarship programs. Serves as a liaison with ODHE on the Ohio Work Ready Scholarship program. Reports to Director, Scholarships.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Not Applicable.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Assist in directing a particular program or service provided by the university scholarship office; establish procedures for awarding, processing, and adjusting student aid; monitor program expenditures; supervise and train staff on program guidelines and procedures.

Administer regional campus donor funded scholarships through Scholarship Universe.

Administer regional campus merit scholarship program.

Assist in ensuring program compliance with federal, state, and university policies and regulations related to student aid.

Recommend awards for eligible students, solutions for awarding problems, and procedural improvements for financial aid programs within the eight-campus university system.

Complete activities related to the annual A-133 audit, Ohio Board of Regents audit of scholarships and National Collegiate Athletic Association audits.

Collaborate with athletic department designee to ensure aid compliance required for Kent State’s participation in NCAA Division 1A.

Advise and collaborate with academic units on leveraging scholarships in conjunction with university awards.

Compile, analyze, and report data on student aid programs.

Collaborate with internal and external constituents on issues related to student aid programs.

Develop and coordinate the production of department publications to ensure effective communication of program requirements. Serve on various committees.

May respond to complaints related to student aid programs.

May develop marketing initiatives and conduct presentations on student aid programs.

Provide direct supervision to unclassified and classified employees.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

None.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, accounting or related field. Three years of related experience in higher education or business.

License/Certification:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:

Personal computer applications *

Accounting principles

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication *

Organizing information and projects, and Adhering to deadlines

Ability To:

Provide leadership and direction *

Reconcile and analyze accounts and financial information and Work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master's degree.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, unless otherwise discussed with your supervisor.

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.