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please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2206849 About Us:
Boise State University is located along the banks of the Boise River and
a short stroll from the state capitol. We are committed to an
innovative, transformative, and equitable educational environment that
supports student success, and advances Idaho and the world.
Boise State is building an inclusive community of faculty and staff
whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and
perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our
students. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds and
identities are welcomed.
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho\'s Treasure Valley at
https://www.boisestate.edu/about/
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The main purpose of this position is to work within a collaborative team
environment to administer various student scholarship programs within
regulatory requirements. Additionally, it involves advising students,
parents, faculty, and staff to facilitate access to various student aid
programs. Responsibilities require mid-level knowledge of financial aid
rules, regulations, and processes, and prior professional experience
within the financial aid profession. This position may also act as a
mentor or project leader for 1 classified staff.
In addition, this position will assist in maintaining the online
scholarship management tool Blackbaud Award Management (BAM) and works
closely with scholarship chairs, Deans, Development Directors, and the
Foundation.
This announcement will be used to fill one vacancy at either the
Associate or Intermediate level, dependent on years of experience.
Department Overview:
Boise State University Financial Aid and Scholarships Department has a
results-driven work environment where all employees treat each other
with respect, develop themselves personally and professionally, support
team efforts, and are accountable for their actions. Many efforts
including leadership coaching and training are taking place to grow a
department where you will enjoy working.
Level Scope:
Associate: Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience
to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use
professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and
complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day
objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially
routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This
level is typically focused on self-development. Requires theoretical
knowledge through specific education and training. Typically hold a
Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Intermediate: Fully competent and productive professional contributor
who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete
substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity.
Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within
defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May
provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or
support employees.
Essential Functions:
60% of Time the Scholarship Specialist must perform:
Scholarship Stewardship
- Review, set up, and monitor all institutional and foundation
scholarship funds. In doing this the position is responsible for
entering data into PeopleSoft to ensure accurate disbursal of funds
and entering data into the Scholarship Database to ensure accurate
awarding of the funds. This is completed by first interpreting the
guidelines set up by the foundation and donor agreement.
- Use judgment and research skills to ensure accurate awarding of
scholarship funds per donor request.
- Work directly with academic units to award scholarships including
reporting, interpreting, negotiating, and entering awards.
- Resolve issues affecting the awarding of scholarships and Federal
Financial Aid within a student\'s Cost of Attendance.
- Understand federal and state aid regulations and make adjustments to
student award packages as impacted by scholarship decisions.
- Maintain, track, and adjust student\'s accounts for financial
resources awarded to students outside of Boise State.
- Monitor donor funds and students who have completely withdrawn from
the University and return those funds to donors as necessary.
- Comply with local, federal, and state laws to ensure accurate
cash-handling processes are in place.
- Monitor student attendance and scholarship acceptance and return
donor funds to donors if the students fail to attend or comply with
donor restrictions.
- Advise and counsel students and families on the financial aid
process, unique circumstances for individual applicants, and options
for funding a college education
35% of the Time the Scholarship Specialist must perform:
Scholarships On-line System Maintenance and Creating New Awards
Design, modify, and implement a tracking system for the thousands of
item types set up and scholarship accounts set up to ensure accuracy and
consistency.
Create new scholarship item types for new scholarship agreemen
