Washington Adventist University
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Scholarship Coordinator (PT - 20 hrs wk)
DEPARTMENT: Student Financial Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Financial Services
DATE: IMMEDIATE OPENING
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY
The Scholarship Coordinator is responsible for administering the University’s scholarship programs, as well as contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Student Financial Services Department and the University. He or she works in a highly responsible, fast-paced position reporting to the Director of Student Financial Services and must be (1) highly proficient with computer technology and database management, (2) able and willing to engage professionally with a broad array of the University’s constituents in the school’s work, and (3) efficient, organized and capable of exercising independent judgment and action. This role will administer internal and external scholarship.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Scholarship Coordinator administers all scholarship program activities, including:
Scholarship Fund Administration
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience in higher education, financial aid office at an accredited public or private college/university
Language Skills:
Mathematical and Technology Skills:
Other Skills and Abilities:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will frequently be called upon and must be able to work long hours under stressful conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Title VII Exception Notice
Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist ("SDA") Church in its hiring process. In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not identified, the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission, purpose, and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment.
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Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist ("SDA") Church in its hiring process. In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not identified, the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission, purpose, and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment.34 CRF (and subsections), insofar as they conflict with the Seventh-day Adventist teaching and practices.