Scholarship Coordinator - Posting No. 1585

Date Posted

August 05, 2009

Employer

University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Office of Academic Programs

Location

College Park, MD

Job Description

 

COORDINATOR (Scholarships)

Exempt Staff, Full-time, 12 Month Appointment

Position Number 102905

 

Position Description:

This position provides coordination and management support to the Office of Academic Programs for the College of AGNR. This position is a  major management component of AGNR's scholarship program, undergraduate and graduate recruiting, and alumni and scholarship donor networking. The position develops and reconciles scholarship databases; works directly with student scholarship recipients and scholarship donors; works with UM Foundation, College Park Foundation, and private foundations. The position works with academic department chairs and personnel on scholarships, assistantships, PCC materials, student and alumni events such as Fall Bash and Maryland Day/AgDay. Position also interfaces with the Deans office, with other campus deans' offices as needed, with other Land Grant Universities, and with universities internationally regarding the Certificate in International Agriculture and Natural Resources. Position also supervises a non-exempt position and student workers.

 

Responsibilities:

• The   Coordinator must have detailed knowledge of academic, administrative, and   financial operation policies and procedures for scholarship award(s) and   reconciliation.
• A   knowledge of memorandum of understanding (MOU), criteria, and guidelines   for scholarship administration. Knowledge of financial aid procedures for   posting of awards to individual student's accounts.
• Effective   communications skills; written and oral. Knowledge and ability to   effectively operate standard office electronic tools; Excel, MsWord, etc.
• Knowledge   of software and methods to create graphic designs for brochures, flyers,   PowerPoint and poster presentations.
• Knowledge   to compile data, create visual reports of results and prepare reports for   distribution.
•  Ability to work effectively with diverse   groups; students, faculty, staff, and public constituencies.
•  Ability otf coordinate and advise   Associate Dean regarding time management and priority setting.

 

Qualifications:

Job Qualifications

 

 

Required –

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to work nights and   weekend on occasion.

Preferred –

• The ideal candidate will need a   minimum 3 years experience working in scholarship management or financial   aid.
• Ideally the coordinator will   have a proven record of working in an academic setting with students,   donors, faculty and staff.

 

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.

 

Applications:

A cover letter of applicaton, a signed resume, transcripts, and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to the Search Coordinator, 0105 Symons Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742.

 

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until August 7, 2009 or until a suitable candidate is found.

 

 

The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary

commensurate with qualifications

Contact Information

Search Coordinator

0105 Symons Hall

University of Maryland , Colllege Park, MD 20742

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