Scholarship Coordinator & Financial Aid Specialist

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia! Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

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The Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator administers, tracks, and promotes institutional and donor-funded scholarships. The position serves as the functional administrator for the College's scholarship management system; advises students and families regarding scholarship opportunities and requirements; collaborates with Institutional Advancement, academic units, and other campus partners; and coordinates the College's annual Scholarship Day and related scholarship events.

1 - -Supports the administration and daily operation for the College¿s scholarship management system; assists with setting up application cycles, coordinates review committees and workflows, troubleshoots system issues, and generates reports. 2 - -Partners with Admissions, academic deans, Athletics, and campus committees to support the equitable, timely, and compliant selection and awarding of institutional scholarships. 3 - -Advises prospective and current students and their families regarding scholarship opportunities, application timelines, eligibility requirements, and general state and federal financial aid processes through individual counseling and public presentations. 4 - -Promotes scholarship opportunities to increase student participation; manages public financial aid and scholarship webpages; and presents information during orientations and community outreach events. 5 - -Coordinates with Institutional Advancement to match qualified students with documented donor criteria and ensure scholarship awards align with donor intent. 6 - -Plans, organizes, and executes the College¿s annual Scholarship Day and collaborates with Institutional Advancement on other donor and recipient recognition events. 7 - -Monitors recipients¿ satisfactory academic progress, enrollment status, and other requirements to determine continued scholarship eligibility. 8 - -Reviews need-analysis information, Banner updates, and University System of Georgia reports for data integrity and supports scholarship account reconciliation in coordination with appropriate campus offices. 9 - -Performs related duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the Financial Aid Office.

Educational Requirements -Bachelor degree in business, communication, higher education or related field. Other Required Qualifications -Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for scholarship programs and events. Required Experience -Two years of related experience in financial aid, scholarship administration, student services, higher education administration, or data and software coordination.

Preferred Experience -Three or more years of experience in financial aid or scholarship administration. -Experience using scholarship management software. -Experience using the Banner student information system. -Experience coordinating events or educational programs. -Experience administering donor-funded or institutional scholarships.

ABILITIES -Ability to plan and coordinate scholarship programs, application cycles, committee workflows, and events. -Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and scholarship criteria consistently. -Ability to handle confidential student and financial information appropriately. KNOWLEDGE -Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, policies, and need-analysis principles. -Knowledge of scholarship administration and eligibility requirements. -Knowledge of satisfactory academic progress requirements. -Understanding of donor stewardship practices and scholarship fund criteria. -Knowledge of student information systems, scholarship management systems, and related reporting processes. SKILLS -Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs. -Skill in reviewing data, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records. -Skill in decision-making, problem-solving, and managing multiple deadlines. -Skill in interpersonal relations and working effectively with students, families, donors, and campus partners. -Skill in oral and written communication, including individual advising and public presentations.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 279.5740, or by email at careers@ccga.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check, Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. * College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

MORE ABOUT US The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu