Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Director Scholarship Programs, Law School at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Manages the day to day operations of the Law School
scholarship programs. Ensures quality customer service in managing the
scholarships program for current and prospective students, works with faculty
to determine scholarship objectives and recipients, ensures private
scholarships are administered in a manner consistent with applicable
guidelines, and serves as the law school's full time and primary liaison with
the university Financial Aid staff.
Manage the Law School scholarship programs, including over
$2 million in private scholarships. Responsible for estimating scholarship
needs for each fiscal year, working directly with the law school's Director of
Business Affairs and university Financial Aid staff to ensure compliance with
all relevant regulations and ensure that the private scholarship program is
meeting all quality performance standards consistent with the applicable
MOA/LOA. Work directly with the Associate Dean and the Director of Business
Affairs to provide timely and accurate scholarship reports.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and institutional
guidelines. Liaison to university Financial Aid staff to analyze, develop, test
and implement best practices for processing efficient and accurate scholarship
awards.
Provide student-specific counseling and identifies potential
private scholarship sources to assist students with the completion of their
studies. This includes the promotion of
private scholarships to students and notification to key staff of new private
scholarships and criteria. Work with
University Development staff regarding reports and feedback to donors who
invest in private scholarships. Other
duties include review of private scholarship applications, distribution of
applications to appropriate decision authorities and follow up to process
awards. Responsible for individual private scholarship fund reconciliation and
quality assurance reviews to insure that the private scholarship program is
meeting all quality performance standards.
Work with Assistant Dean of Admissions to develop strategic
scholarship programs that will include marketing assessment, selection (as
directed by funding source), and facilitation of award processing. Other duties
include assistance the overall coordination and delegation of program-related
activities, i.e., staff training, staff supervision, performance goals and
objectives, solution of problems, program reports, workshop preparation, etc.
Oversee the communications plan for internal and external
customers and coordinating with the financial aid staff responsible for web
site communications making sure the Law School programs are appropriately
represented and communicated to prospective and current students. Organize or participate in all major events related to scholarships
including orientation, open houses, student activities, scholarship
convocation, etc.
Collaborate with financial aid to verify determine
eligibility/maintain eligibility in the Dean's Scholar program. Track,
reconcile and report on Dean's Scholar program awards.
Attend meetings on behalf of the Dean, Associate Dean,
Director of Business Affairs and others. Assist in strategic enrollment
management meetings, consultations and scholarship leveraging meetings. Serve
on committees as appointed by the Dean, Assistant Dean or Director of Business
Affairs.
Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and secure
data practices to include student and other information covered by FERPA
guidelines, student financial aid records, student and family personal
financial records and other non-public and sensitive college records,
non-public personnel records and issues.
Must be willing to work weekends and after hours to support
needs of the students and administration.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
with progressive experience in higher education, banking, finance, or
accounting.
Experience: Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience)
Experience
in higher education. Proven
experience in best practices of scholarship administration. Significant
knowledge and experience with financial analysis, projection, scenario
generation and reporting of private scholarship information.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
COMPUTER SKILLS
Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft products including
proficiency with Excel including pivot tables, Word and Power Point.
Strong working knowledge of financial systems (Banner); expert
knowledge of Microsoft Excel including: creating complex formulas, create and
edit macros, pivot tables, and to develop and create business models.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication
skills. Ability to present complex financial and scholarship information to a
variety of audiences. Public speaking and presentation skills.
Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills. Document work clearly.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Capable of running the Law School private scholarship
functions with minimal supervision with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to
work successfully in a team environment focused on student success. Make
independent decisions and schedule work to meet deadlines, work accurately and
quickly with attention to detail, strong commitment to students and
outstanding customer service.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Strong technological skills including knowledge of
integrated financial and financial aid systems.
Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field. Experience working in a higher education scholarship or finance office is preferred. Experience with Banner Finance and Cognos is also preferred.
H07 - Law School
H0701 - Deans Office Law School
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