Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University
Assistant Director, Departmental Scholarships
Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907
Assistant Director, Departmental Scholarships
Job Description
The Assistant Director leads Purdue University’s scholarship program administration, overseeing scholarship staff and managing all aspects of policy interpretation, coordination, and processes across colleges, schools, and departments. This position ensures smooth daily operations by maintaining expertise in the Ellucian Scholarship Universe database, generating and analyzing reports with Cognos, Slate (CRM), and Banner, and continuously optimizing scholarship management systems. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the Senior Associate Director to develop and implement system-wide fund management policies, supervising a team tasked with testing and reviewing outputs for accuracy, and managing documentation for DFA resources and reporting. The Assistant Director also provides operational leadership within the Division of Financial Aid, shaping short-term plans and developing training and counseling resources for scholarship processes. Additionally, this position counsels students, parents, and university partners on all aspects of financial aid eligibility, ensures compliance and up-to-date policies, and fosters strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support efficient and student-centered scholarship administration. Who We Are At Purdue University
We are committed to making Purdue’s world-class education affordable, accessible and valuable to Boilermakers and their families. We know that a college degree is an investment, and many families make this big decision together. About Us
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree Minimum 4-5 years of experience in customer service, program management or comparable experience. Experience in financial aid, management, Microsoft Excel, and database/technical experience preferred. Ability to balance interruptions, perform multiple and varied tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion is important. Qualified Candidates Will Need
Bachelor’s degree Minimum 4-5 years of experience in customer service, program management or comparable experience. Experience in financial aid, management, Microsoft Excel, and database/technical experience preferred. Ability to balance interruptions, perform multiple and varied tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion is important. Skills Needed
Must possess skills in management, organization, supervision and leadership. Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral) with excellent analytical skills, skills in writing and implementing policy. Ability to handle multiple and varied tasks with attention to detail and handle confidential information with discretion as required. Creativity and professionalism are required. What We Want You To Know
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for over-time) Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy Career Stream
Management 3 Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php Eoe/Aa Employer
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.
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Job Description
The Assistant Director leads Purdue University’s scholarship program administration, overseeing scholarship staff and managing all aspects of policy interpretation, coordination, and processes across colleges, schools, and departments. This position ensures smooth daily operations by maintaining expertise in the Ellucian Scholarship Universe database, generating and analyzing reports with Cognos, Slate (CRM), and Banner, and continuously optimizing scholarship management systems. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the Senior Associate Director to develop and implement system-wide fund management policies, supervising a team tasked with testing and reviewing outputs for accuracy, and managing documentation for DFA resources and reporting. The Assistant Director also provides operational leadership within the Division of Financial Aid, shaping short-term plans and developing training and counseling resources for scholarship processes. Additionally, this position counsels students, parents, and university partners on all aspects of financial aid eligibility, ensures compliance and up-to-date policies, and fosters strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support efficient and student-centered scholarship administration. Who We Are At Purdue University
We are committed to making Purdue’s world-class education affordable, accessible and valuable to Boilermakers and their families. We know that a college degree is an investment, and many families make this big decision together. About Us
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree Minimum 4-5 years of experience in customer service, program management or comparable experience. Experience in financial aid, management, Microsoft Excel, and database/technical experience preferred. Ability to balance interruptions, perform multiple and varied tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion is important. Qualified Candidates Will Need
Bachelor’s degree Minimum 4-5 years of experience in customer service, program management or comparable experience. Experience in financial aid, management, Microsoft Excel, and database/technical experience preferred. Ability to balance interruptions, perform multiple and varied tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion is important. Skills Needed
Must possess skills in management, organization, supervision and leadership. Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral) with excellent analytical skills, skills in writing and implementing policy. Ability to handle multiple and varied tasks with attention to detail and handle confidential information with discretion as required. Creativity and professionalism are required. What We Want You To Know
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for over-time) Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy Career Stream
Management 3 Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php Eoe/Aa Employer
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.
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