Scholarship Specialist
- Employer
- The University of Southern Mississippi
- Location
- Hattiesburg
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- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Scholarship Specialist
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Scholarship Specialist.
Position Details Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States Division Office of Undergraduate Scholarships Position Type Staff Employment Status Part Time Grant Funded No Posting Close Date 06/18/2019
Job Summary
Scholarship specialist performs a wide range ofservices to The University of Southern Mississippi and its students withenrollment initiatives. Scholarship specialist assists the Director ofUndergraduate Scholarships in planning and implementation of departmentalfunctions, specifically in awarding and evaluating institutional scholarships,developing and determining office policies and procedures, and managing thedelivery of scholarship assistance.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assists with the evaluation, awarding, and reconciliation of foundation and undergraduate scholarships for the Office of Undergraduate Scholarships in collaboration with enrollment management units and assists with awarding process for incoming undergraduate students.
2. Assists with data management and reconciliation of awarding systems.
3. Assists the Senior Coordinator for Undergraduate Scholarships with the University Scholarship Appeals process.
4. Advises and serves students, parents, and others regarding scholarships and enrollment initiatives which includes, but is not limited to emails, phone calls, campus visitors, recruitment/orientation events, financial literacy programs, scholarship recipients, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications High School diploma orgreater and relevant work experience
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesLanguageSkills: Ability to respond effectivelyto common inquiries or complaints from prospective students and families,current students and families, and campus partners. Ability to effectivelycommunicate technical instructions regarding scholarship system use to studentand campus partners who may be users
MathematicalSkills: Ability to add, subtract,multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, commonfractions, and decimals. Ability tocompute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
ReasoningAbility: Ability to define problems,collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technicalinstructions and scholarship governing policies and procedures.
Machines,tools, equipment, electronic devices, and computer programs: Utilizes, personal computer, computersoftware (word processing and federal circulation programs), printer, photocopymachine, fax machine, calculator, and telephone. Also uses standard office equipment such asstapler, staple remover, and scissors. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications Noneare required.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 130 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 36 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 24 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
Organization
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi opened its doors as a small teachers’ college. Today, the University has grown into a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven institution with a proud history and an eye on the future.
With a diverse student body of approximately 14,500 students representing 72 countries and every corner of Mississippi, we celebrate diversity in every sense of the word.
Not only is Southern Miss a haven for the arts, but the University maintains a tradition of success in both academics and athletics. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and Online at Southern Miss.
Hattiesburg Campus
This diverse campus spans 300 acres in the heart of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. More than 180 buildings dot a landscape that has been transformed into a pedestrian-friendly environment for students, employees and visitors. This campus is home to the sixth-oldest acceptance-based Honors College in the nation, a vibrant arts community that produces hundreds of events each year, and internationally-recognized researchers whose expertise ranges from polymer science and engineering to sports safety and security.
Gulf Park Campus
Through its 52-acre beachfront campus in Long Beach, Mississippi, the University serves as the only four-year public institution located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 50 distinct academic fields. The Gulf Park campus is also home to the state’s only bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering and the only film studies pathway offered at a public institution in the state.
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