Associate Director of Recruiting, Scholarships (Financial Aid / Scholarship Specialist)
Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana

Posted in Education and Training


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Job Info


Department

ARTS & SCIENCES; DEAN (BL-ARSD-IUBLA)

Department Information

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest academic unit at Indiana University Bloomington. It is composed of 40+ departments, 50+ Centers, Programs, and Institutes, while also including the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and The Media School. Faculty in the College teach over 50 percent of the Indiana University (Bloomington) credit hours in 80+ buildings on the Bloomington campus.

More information about the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University may be found here.

The College of Arts + Sciences Recruiting Office collaborates with the College's Executive Dean, senior College leadership, faculty and staff, and current students and alumni, as well as a wide array of other campus partners, to develop and implement strategies for attracting students to the College's programs of study. The College's paramount goal is to recruit students from a variety of diverse backgrounds who are academically outstanding.

The College values diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core strength and essential element in the success of its educational mission. For the full diversity statement, click here.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities:

  • With the support of the Senior Associate Director, this position will review scholarship applications, meet with scholarship recipients, and oversee the award process.
  • Manages the collection and reporting of internal and external data related to scholarship and financial aid and serve as the representative for the Recruiting Office in meetings and events that are specifically related to scholarship sessions and events.
  • This position is responsible for monitoring processes and outcomes at every stage of the awarding and maintenance cycle with discretion to suggest adjustments as needed.
General Responsibilities:
  • Serves as point of contact for students and associated individuals about financial aid and/or scholarship information and processes.
  • Oversees financial aid and/or scholarship activities such as outreach, reporting, and monitoring; updates and maintains student records.
  • Prepares and presents information regarding federal financial aid, scholarships, employment and grants for various campus groups, high school students and parents at meetings, group discussions, workshops, and recruitment sessions.
  • Evaluates unusual/mitigating circumstance documentation or information provided by the student; exercises judgment by adjusting or revising costs, contribution, need, or dependency status as exceptions to the prescribed process.
  • Analyzes various system generated reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid/scholarships under federal, state, and institutional guidelines; notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and suggests corrective action to restore award eligibility.
  • May hire, train, and supervise student employees.
  • Provides guidance to other financial aid/scholarship specialists; makes process recommendations for improved operational efficiency.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in business, public policy, or a related field.
Preferred
  • Master's degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE

Required
  • 5 years of experience in student services, higher education student affairs, business, or related field.
Preferred
  • Experience working with complex data and/or records services in a team environment.
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS
  • Proficient communication skills.
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
  • Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
  • Highly thorough and dependable.
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
  • Possesses a high degree of initiative.
  • Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Friendly and service-oriented.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Experience in a regulated environment.
  • Demonstrates excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Highly developed customer relations skills.
  • Commitment to working with people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to interpret federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations and required procedures associated with compliance required.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position requires frequent domestic travel, both in- and out-of-state. Availability to work evenings and/or weekends on occasion. This is dependent upon COVID-related CDC guidelines and IU policies regarding travel and events.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$49,337.60 - $51,000

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Financial Aid & Scholarships

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Posting Disclaimer

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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