FINANCIAL AID OFCR 3 (Scholarship Program Manager) - 54430

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Department Purpose

Financial Aid and Scholarships office (FAS) provides prospective and enrolled student with information and resources to financially support their educational goals. FAS manages funds totaling more than 600 million dollars from a variety of funding sources in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. This position resides in the Undergraduate and Prestigious Scholarship office, part of Financial Aid and Scholarships, which administers over 500 scholarship programs, totaling more than 12 million dollars, in addition to administering athletic aid. It also works with Inter-Collegiate Athletics to help administer athletic aid. This position reports to the Assistant Director.

Job Summary

The Scholarship Program Manager will independently manage all aspects of administering athletic grant in aid per NCAA and financial aid regulations. Provides comprehensive advice and guidance to students, parents and the general public regarding financial aid, scholarship programs and athletic grant in aid. Process, adjust and reconcile financial aid, undergraduate scholarships and athletic Grant-In-Aid awards. Determine eligibility for financial aid and scholarship programs and ensure that aid is available in a timely manner; make exceptions to Federal, State and University financial aid policies and procedures. Manage special programs and activities. communicate, guide and perform periodic audits to ensure compliance, develop and implement written procedures/instructions; plan and accomplish assigned goals, review progress and evaluate results. Provide back-up support to Financial Aid and Scholarship staff with processing.

 

Please note: This position is eligible for a Hybrid work environment.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships office (FAS) provides prospective and enrolled student with information and resources to financially support their educational goals. FAS manages funds totaling more than 600 million dollars from a variety of funding sources in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. This position resides in the Undergraduate and Prestigious Scholarship office, part of Financial Aid and Scholarships, which administers over 500 scholarship programs, totaling more than 12 million dollars, in addition to administering athletic aid. It also works with Inter-Collegiate Athletics to help administer athletic aid. This position reports to the Assistant Director.

Job Summary

The Scholarship Program Manager will independently manage all aspects of administering athletic grant in aid per NCAA and financial aid regulations. Provides comprehensive advice and guidance to students, parents and the general public regarding financial aid, scholarship programs and athletic grant in aid. Process, adjust and reconcile financial aid, undergraduate scholarships and athletic Grant-In-Aid awards. Determine eligibility for financial aid and scholarship programs and ensure that aid is available in a timely manner; make exceptions to Federal, State and University financial aid policies and procedures. Manage special programs and activities. communicate, guide and perform periodic audits to ensure compliance, develop and implement written procedures/instructions; plan and accomplish assigned goals, review progress and evaluate results. Provide back-up support to Financial Aid and Scholarship staff with processing.

 

Please note: This position is eligible for a Hybrid work environment.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$53,800/annually - $102,200/annually

No. of Positions     

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

Full-Time, 100%

Shift Hours

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Location

Davis, CA. (Hybrid)

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

November 2nd 2023

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS     

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

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• Employee may be required to travel and work evenings and weekends to meet department business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and/or formal training in financial aid principles, practices, and processes; Federal, State and University policies and procedures; financial aid and scholarships programs.
• Experience with Microsoft applications such as Excel, student information management systems (Banner), and third-party reporting tools (Crystal Reports, Compliance Assistant).
• Knowledge and experience guiding students through the scholarship process and to provide general advice/information to students on budgetary planning and billing statements.
• Skills to analyze and evaluate technical and non-technical program requirements, information, or problems.
• Writing skills to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, informational documents.
• Interpersonal communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with individuals of varying ages and cultural backgrounds and perspectives; to research, secure, and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems.
• Analytical skills to analyze and evaluate technical and nontechnical program requirements, information, or problems in an objective manner and make logical conclusions; to provide a sound basis for establishment of priorities, selection of appropriate courses of action for pursuit or recommendations to others, and to resolve conflicts.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of mission and vision of UC Davis, Financial Aid Office, and Student Enrollment Services.
• Skills to identify special situations, communicate complex regulations, or unwelcome information to a diverse group of audience including students, families, and general public.
• Skills to interpret, understand, and apply federal/state/university rules, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of NCAA, conference and Inter-Collegiate Athletics policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of fundamental school and academic program principles and standards (admissions, registration, financial aid, gift acceptance) to provide general information, make referrals and make effective judgments.
• Skills to research, identify, and validate student activities and programs.
• Leadership and decision-making skills to evaluate program/student needs, solve problems, chair meetings/committees, and train other staff

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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