Scholarship Coordinator

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties:

The primary purpose of the Scholarship Coordinator is to provide financial and administrative support to multiple units within the Honors College, relating to scholarships and grants. The position also offers critical assistance to the deans in the arena of data analysis and financial accounting support.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in general business, finance, or a related field

Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles or bookkeeping practices for account maintenance

Preferred Qualifications:

At least two years’ higher education administrative experience

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerBI, Word, PowerPoint)

Accounting certification

Experience maintaining financial records

Experience in scholarship administration

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting principles and database management

Knowledge of Microsoft software applications especially Excel and PowerBI

Knowledge and understanding of the scholarship awarding cycle and operational processes

Skilled in providing effective customer service

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with assigned department or program

Ability to identify procedural gaps and make recommendations for enhancements to office processes or the use of the university’s student information system and other electronic systems for scholarship awarding and budget maintenance

Ability to build strong cross-campus relationships for budgetary and operational success

Ability to be flexible and pivot depending on the current priorities of Honors College initiatives

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Angie Primm Coleman
Assistant Dean of Finance
apcolema@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.