Scholarship Counselor/Staff Assistant

Job Overview The Scholarship Counselor and Staff Assistant supports the development, management, coordination, and outreach activities of Scholarship Programs in the Office of Student Financial Aid at The Ohio State University. The role coordinates the selection, awarding, and renewal of endowed, current use scholarship funds and general funds with colleges, departments, and external donors throughout the year. Serves as direct liaison to various colleges and departments to provide support and troubleshoot issues related to scholarship maintenance and awards, including updating aid in alignment with current policies and procedures. The position supports university and special scholarships, Cooperative Housing Programs, Alumni Association, University Honors & Scholars, UAFYE, and University Development, recommends a high volume of applicants for scholarship selection and awarding, processes award revisions, packages financial aid in compliance with program criteria and university, state, and federal policies and procedures, transmits scholarship decisions and directives, assists in the operation of Scholarship Administration, analyzes policies and procedures for updates, and provides training to college and department liaisons on the electronic process for notifying Student Financial Aid of scholarships and awards. The role also works with the Development Office and external donors in administering, verifying, and monitoring scholarships, maintains donor accounts, maintains statistical data for reporting and research, researches and troubleshoots scholarship administration issues, monitors processing of departmental scholarships and awards in the Student Information System, counsels faculty and staff on financial aid program eligibility, develops, facilitates, and coordinates presentations and seminars, works with colleges and departments to establish outreach methods, advises students and families on financial aid as needed, monitors and audits account balances, maintains and communicates funding projections, assists in preparing budgets, maintains confidentiality, serves on committees, assumes responsibility for program maintenance and routine decision making in supervisor’s absence, may require some nights and weekends, and performs other duties as assigned. Education & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. Desired: 2-4 years of relevant experience. Compensation The targeted hiring range for this position is $20.24/hr. - $20.50/hr. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. Career Roadmap Function: Academic Administration Sub-Function: Student Financial Aid Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized Job Level: S2 Experienced #J-18808-Ljbffr Independent Educational Consultants Association