Scholarship Coordinator

Scholarship Coordinator

The Scholarship Coordinator organizes activities in support of the Office of Scholarship Development and Administration within the Engagement and Outreach team. This position is responsible for assisting in the management and administration of private donor scholarships and all events and activities coordinated by the team. The coordinator will also prepare reports and correspondence for the team, ASUF leadership, scholarship recipients, and donors utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite and various database software products utilized by ASUF and ASU. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of and experience with financial aid policies and procedures. This position works under the direction of the Director for Scholarship Development and Administration.

What You'll Do

• Manages and maintains a comprehensive, integrated database of scholarships administered through the ASU Foundation.
• Administers ASU Foundation-managed portfolio of scholarship applications.
• Creating applications as new scholarship opportunities become available.
• Promotes scholarship opportunities to appropriate students by marketing strategies.
• Coordinates application process for various selection committees review.
• Pre-screening applications to verify scholarship criteria are met.
• Preparing and packaging applications to be sent to committees for review.
• Posts and tracks scholarship awards in ASU Foundation scholarship systems and departmental databases.
• Ensures the award process is completed in a timely manner.
• General understanding of the student financial aid process, policies, and procedures.
• Monitors scholarship recipients' academic process to ensure compliance with scholarship criteria.
• Prepares correspondence to students regarding scholarship status.
• Coordinates, prepares, and sends donor acknowledgement correspondence.
• Communicates directly with university donors regarding their scholarships.
• Establishes and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, development teams, administrators, and community constituents.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of events and activities related to the stewardship of scholarship donors.
• Serves as a program liaison for student scholars through meetings, advising sessions, and events.
• Assists in planning, executing, supporting, and participating in all Scholarship Advancement department events.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

Relevant Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Benefits

About ASU Foundation

The ASU Foundation fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations, and foundations who believe in ASU's mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve our community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good.

At the ASU Foundation We Value

The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.