Scholarship Professional I

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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date:06/15/2026Type of Position:Financial AidWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:RegularWork Shift:Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:Academic Scholarships SupportDepartment's Website:Summary of Job Duties:The Scholarship Professional I assist in recruitment and retention efforts by conducting walk-in appointments with prospective students and current students regarding scholarship opportunities and application procedures. The SSA helps to develop new student scholarship application pool by assisting prospective students via email, phone, and walk-in instruction about the process. This position provides accurate data for scholarship application review and consideration, by calculating scholarship GPAs. This includes maintaining calculation procedures, along with training and evaluation of others who assist with GPA calculation. The SSA assists the program coordinator to develop scholarship application processing workflow standards so as to provide correct and complete pools for each application cycle. This position is responsible for maintenance of the general scholarship e-mail account and assists in reviewing scholarship applications for new and current students.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:The formal education equivalent of a high school diplomaAt least one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related fieldAt least four years of experience in administrative supportPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher educationExperience in manipulation of database programs like Excel or AccessExperience using a student information system like Workday StudentAt least one year of experience in a student facing higher education administrative roleExperience in customer serviceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of department operations, policies, and proceduresKnowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirementsKnowledge of computers and software applicationsAbility to perform with strong attention to detailAbility to manage multiple many-faceted projects with othersAbility to present scholarship and aid opportunities accurately and positively to current and prospective students and familiesAdditional Information:Salary Information:$39,930.00Required Documents to Apply:Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents:Proof of Veteran StatusRecruitment Contact Information:Erin Wooldridge, HEI Program Coordinator, ewooldri@uark.eduAll application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Special Instructions to Applicants:Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. 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