Financial Aid Administrator III, Scholarship

Req Id: 39040


Job Title: Financial Aid Administrator III, Scholarship


City: West Lafayette


Job Description:


Job Summary

The Scholarship Administrator manages and awards unit and donor-funded scholarships, serving as the main point of contact for the academic unit's scholarship recommendation process. This role works closely with departments to ensure that recommendations are submitted on time in Slate (CRM), and regularly monitors COGNOS reports to identify any scholarship funds that have not been disbursed, following up as needed to resolve concerns. Responsibilities include maintaining scholarship funds in platforms such as Ellucian and Scholarship Universe, and supporting the Assistant Director with the central scholarship application and unit referral processes in Slate (CRM).

Additional duties include counseling students, parents, and university partners on financial aid eligibility for federal, state, institutional, and private programs. The Administrator keeps policies and procedures current, ensures thorough documentation for compliance, and regularly communicates updates to the team. Financial aid awards are processed in alignment with all applicable policies, with a focus on providing efficient, supportive service for students and campus partners.

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What We Are Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of four (4) years of customer service experience.

Skills needed:

• Ability to balance interruptions, perform multiple and varied tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong writing, customer service, and communication skills and attention to detail.

What is helpful:

• Candidates with customer service experience in Higher Education, Development, Foundations, or Banking.
• Financial Aid and funds management experience, Microsoft Excel, and database/technical experience.

What We Would Like You to Know:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for over-time)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy

Career Stream

Professional 3
Pay Band S060
Job Code #20003136


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