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ASU Foundation for a New American University

Scholarship Coordinator

ASU Foundation for a New American University, Tempe, Arizona, us, 85285

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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

Creates applications as new scholarship opportunities become available

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

Coordinates application process for various selection committees review, including pre‑screening applications to verify scholarship criteria are met and 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

Possesses a 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 maintains 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, 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.

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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