Scholarship Coordinator

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: R1212

Location: Tempe, AZ

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 Office of Scholarship Development and Administration, and those managed in
  partnership with ASU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services

• Administers ASU Foundation-managed portfolio of
  scholarship applications, processing annual updates of each application cycle

  
  

• Creating applications as new scholarship
  opportunities become available

• Promotes scholarship opportunities to appropriate students by marketing strategies and
  execute those strategies utilizing various communication channels

  
  

• Coordinates application process for various selection
  committees review, including

• 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; especially financial aid basics, and
  scholarship awarding,

  
  

• Monitors scholarship recipients’ academic process to ensure compliance with scholarship criteria

• Prepares correspondence to students regarding scholarship status, including award letters, terms of agreement, and thank you
  letters

  
  

• Coordinates, prepares, and sends donor acknowledgement correspondence in accordance with communications
  schedule

• Communicates directly with university donors regarding their scholarships at ASU

  
  

• 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 though meetings, advising sessions, and events

• Assists in
  planning, executing, supporting, and participating in all Scholarship Advancement department events, including fall welcome breakfast,
  professional development days, and graduation brunch

  
  

• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll
need

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to
  Enterprise Partners, its subsidiaries and University business and confidential constituent and student information

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with academic leadership, faculty, prospects, donors, and/or
  volunteers in a wide range of roles

  
  

• Ability to conduct research, gather data, analyze information, and prepare effective,
  accurate, and timely reports and other documents to support organizational objectives

• Adept at navigating complex
  environments with evolving priorities

  
  

• Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible

• Proficiency with information technologies, including word processing, spreadsheets, and various database applications and
  software

  
  

• Responsible for maintaining a high level of decision-making and autonomy in relation to scholarship and program
  funding; programmatic events; and donor stewardship.

• Ability to work independently with student scholarship recipients,
  scholarship committee members, and donors

  
  

• Represent the ASU Foundation Scholarship Advancement Office through the
  management of scholarship review committees

• Provide guidance in following ASU and ASU Foundation scholarship awarding and
  ASU Foundation donor agreement parameters

  
  

• Analyze complex scholarship awarding parameters and adhere to ASU Foundation,
  ASU, state of Arizona, and Federal guidelines for scholarship awarding

• Ensures proper stewardship and recognition of
  donors in portfolio

  
  

Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of
  administrative/program coordinating experience; or any equivalent combination of project management and/or administrative experience that
  provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

  
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in student financial assistance

  
  

• Experience working with persons of various backgrounds and ages 

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week!

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance

  
  

• 401(k) plan with matching employer
  contribution

• 22 days of vacation time

  
  

• 11 holidays, including your birthday

• 
  

  Parental
  leave

• Significant tuition reductions

• Professional development is highly valued at ASU Foundation, where
  employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest

  
  

• $30 bi-weekly cell phone
  reimbursement

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

Character
We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of
all that we do.

Service
We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by
fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our efforts are impactful.

Innovation
Innovation drives us to
create meaningful opportunities and solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes.

The
ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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