Scholarship Specialist

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JOB TITLE Scholarship Specialist

DEPARTMENT Administration

SUPERVISORY No

REPORTS TO Director of Financial Aid Operations

EEO Classification Administrative Support

SUMMARY:

The Scholarship Specialist plays a critical role in supporting student access to education by identifying promoting

and administering scholarship opportunities. This individual works closely with prospective and current students

to guide them through the scholarship application process and collaborates with staff across departments to

increase student success and retention through financial support. The Scholarship Specialist will be a subject matter

expert providing essential information and data for relevant stakeholders including current and potential

students external agencies or foundations and internal financial aid staff members. This role is responsible for

tracking and reporting scholarship awards ensuring compliance with institutional policies and external regulations

to minimize audit risks and associated liabilities. The specialist will effectively communicate complex financial aid

information both internally with staff and externally with students ensuring clarity and consistency in all

scholarship-related matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensure the highest standards for all aspects of the scholarship process.

Manage and oversee the awarding of institutional state and private scholarships across designated

campuses.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Determine eligibility based on the cost of attendance in compliance with standard financial aid practices.

Work with the financial aid teams to integrate scholarship funding into students overall financial aid

packages.

Research identify and maintain up-to-date information on internal and external scholarship opportunities.

Proactively match eligible students with available scholarships and assist in the application process.

Evaluate scholarship applications for completeness and accuracy ensuring alignment with eligibility criteria.

Oversee timely and accurate processing of scholarships.

Communicate regularly with the campus financial aid teams about deadlines required documentation and

award decisions.

Provide support to campus financial aid teams as a resource for scholarship issues and questions.

Prepare reports on scholarship activity success rates and outcomes.

Coordinate scholarship-related events such as workshops info sessions and trainings.

Ensure consistent processing awarding and distribution of funds to eligible students in a timely accurate

and equitable manner.

All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

Demonstrated excellence in customer service.

Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication abilities with the capacity to engage effectively

with diverse audiences.

Proven ability to make sound professional decisions and judgments independently.

Capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.

Strong team player with a solid work ethic adept at managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

Proficient in operating standard office equipment and skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and related computer

applications.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to perform well under pressure.

Highly organized and resourceful with strong multitasking prioritization and problem-solving abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Must be student-focused individual with a passion for education.

Willingness to learn scholarship program rules financial aid terminology and college systems.

Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and

files.

Familiarity with Title IV federal aid regulations and scholarship compliance preferred.

Willingness to work hours extended hours beyond the typical work week when necessary.

Working Conditions:

Extensive use of office equipment including personal computer multi-line phone system copier printer

and facsimile.

Ability to communicate effectively with varied management levels within the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee

is regularly required to see talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended

periods of time; and have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone computer keyboard

and other office equipment.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their manager in order to

meet business demands. This is not an employment contract implied or otherwise and employment with Dorsey College is at-will.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal state and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race color religion gender age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.

Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey Colleges Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights or both. Dorsey Colleges Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas 31799 John R Road Madison Heights MI 48071 Ph: 248.585.9200 ext. 11228. Dorsey Colleges nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please also refer to and select Report an Incident under the Title IX heading.