Under the leadership of the Associate Director of Scholarships, the Scholarship Coordinator will provide support in the administration of merit scholarships, including institutional, athletic, foundation and private scholarships.
Why Work at UMBC?
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $49,000and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
Responsibilities include promoting, selecting and awarding scholarship recipients; facilitating academic reviews; and responding to inquiries from prospective and current students and parents.
The incumbent will collaborate with other campus partners to plan, implement and assess recruitment and retention-based initiatives including special programs targeting academically talented students and other initiatives designed to provide a sense of community for scholars.
Additionally, the Scholarship Coordinator will hire, train and supervise the student assistants (typically around 3-5 students) responsible for developing social media content, responding to general inquiries and providing other administrative support for the unit.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Two years progressive experience in student services, program coordination, leadership, advising or a financial aid role in higher education or other relevant experience
Candidates for this position must enjoy working with students and alumni and possess strong interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, alumni, faculty and staff with diverse cultural backgrounds
Strong and proven community-building skills and a record of successful involvement in program development and innovation
Strong technological skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Suites
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to small and large groups for recruitment events
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with PeopleSoft and Image Now and comfort learning new web content management systems
Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and policies concerning the provision of financial aid to students as well as knowledge of institutional scholarship policies and procedure
Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
Professional development opportunities
Wellness opportunities
& Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
Salary:
Salary starts at $49,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Hours:
Full Time
Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Equal Opportunity Statement:
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work Authorization:
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.
