Coordinator, Athletic Scholarships

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Department:

Student Financial Assistance

Locations:

Bowling Green, KY

Posted:

Aug 23, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Ref.No.:

997089

PositionID:

180297

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About Western Kentucky University:

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.

Job Description:

Student Financial Assistance is seeking applications for a Coordinator of Athletic Scholarships. This person will be responsible for various administrative duties within the department in regard to all athletic scholarships, as well as ensuring compliance with NCAA financial aid and scholarship regulations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Processing of all WKU Athletic Scholarships for 350+ student athletes
• Ensuring compliance in coordination with WKU Athletics staff with NCAA regulations in regard to scholarship awards for the 16 sports offered at WKU
• Maintain annually reviewed policy and procedures in accordance with NCAA handbook and associated regulatory guidance
• Auditing for changes in enrollment and eligibility factors for 350+ student athletes
• Associated audits with regard to reconciliation and compliance for all areas coordinated by this position
• Serve as liaison with WKU Athletics staff and all 28+ coaches
• Serve as liaison with Hilltopper Athletic Foundation
• Provide one-on-one financial counseling for all student athletes
• Coordinating outreach associated with communicating changes to programs, availability of funds, student, parent and departmental inquiries

Secondary Duties

• Cross-train and serve as backup for scholarship questions and inquiries regarding institutional, state, and third-party scholarships by telephone, email, and in-person
• Cross-train and serve as backup for institutional, state and third-party scholarship processing on an as needed basis
• Cross-train other scholarship staff on WKU Athletic Scholarship procedures
• Seeking improvements in services and process flow for students and families
• Assisting management with various audits and/or activities as needed

Knowledge & Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task
• Customer service-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced & team environment
• Aptitude for details and accuracy
• Creativity & visionary skills
• Ability to learn Banner operating system

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to federal, state and/or institutional aid programs

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $17.44 - $20.79/hr

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.

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