Scholarship Operations Coordinator

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; education, student services, financial aid, or social services preferred.
• 2 years of experience in financial aid, scholarship administration, or a related student services environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.

• Knowledge of American Indian history, culture, and tribes.
• Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion.
• Knowledge of integrated functions of financial aid, academic counseling, and general student services.
• Knowledge of various student life issues and concerns, including graduate students.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Ability to maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing and processing documents.
• Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements.
• Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records and financial need forms.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds, employees, and officials.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to be innovative, creative, and flexible.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Skills in operating business computers and office machines, including various software applications, specifically MS Office. Proficiency with databases and web-based application systems.
• Skills in planning and organizing group activities.
• Skilled in public speaking

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk.

The employee, occasionally, is required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.

Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.

Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.

Travel will be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.