Scholarship and Grant Coordinator

Elmhurst University

United States, Illinois, Elmhurst

190 South Prospect Avenue (Show on map)

Dec 07, 2024

Posting Text

Posting Number	S00601P
Position Status	Non-Exempt
Reporting Relationship(s)	Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations
Supervisory Relationships
Job Summary	The Scholarship and Grant Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all scholarship and grant processes for the Office of Student Financial Services. The position will oversee the administration of federal grants, state grants and scholarships, institutional and endowed scholarships, and all external scholarships. The Scholarship and Grant Coordinator will also manage campus-based aid including Federal Work Study and FSEOG.
Salary Range
Essential Functions	Oversees all State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) processes including adjustments, notifications, payment requests, and reconciliation. Reviews and processes all State of Illinois Alternative Applications for MAP Grants Manages all State of Illinois scholarship programs including Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program, Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois, Nursing Education Scholarships and Illinois Graduate and Retain our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Scholarship Program Manages the administration of all campus-based aid processes including Federal Work Study and FSEOG Reviews and processes work authorizations for campus employment Works with Human Resources and Payroll on monitoring and reconciling student payroll Oversees and maintains endowed and restricted scholarship awarding each fiscal year and provide essential reporting related to these processes Responsible for scholarship awarding as requested by the Office of Admission Assists with processes for community-based organizations as well as administering their respective scholarships at Elmhurst Processes external scholarships and coordinates with the Cashiering Services Coordinator on payment processing Counsels and communicates with students as needed as it relates to their awards Assists with the annual FISAP reporting on campus-based aid Assists in coordinating audits, compliance reviews, and survey data collection Attends trainings and conferences in key areas and maintains an understanding of trends
Other Duties and Responsibilities	Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree Minimum 1-2 years of experience in financial aid administration Very strong communication and technical skills
Preferred Qualifications	Master's Degree Federal Work Study or campus employment experience Ellucian Colleague experience
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements	Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Work Hours
Posting Date	11/11/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Elmhurst University is a leading institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Elmhurst University offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, 20 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst University is one of the Top 10 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest's best values in higher education. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an EO Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.