2025-09-03
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Edwardsville
Illinois
62026
United States
Positio Title: Assistant Director of Scholarships (CS26-091)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Apply Before: 00972
Department: Stu Financial Aid
FLSA: Exempt
Description: Description
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Scholarships (CS26-091). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
What You Will Do
The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and expertise in the strategic and day-to-day management of the institution's scholarship programs to support student access, retention, and success. This position ensures that scholarships are administered with accuracy, transparency, and efficiency, while maintaining compliance with institutional policies, federal and state regulations, and donor specifications. The Assistant Director plays a central role in aligning scholarship resources with enrollment and retention goals and serves as a key contact for departments, donors, and scholarship recipients.
FLSA: Exempt
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, communications, humanities, social sciences, or a closely related field to the position.
One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience working in student services, financial aid/loans or a closely related field within higher education or a related agency.
Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
NOTE: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of all federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid regulations as they apply to packaging and disbursement of financial aid, disbursement of refunds, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Knowledge of accounting procedures, and fiscal controls and management principles, practices, and methods.
Skill in time management, organizing work assignments, and responding quickly and effectively to challenges.
Skill in customer service, and oral and written communication.
Ability to resolve difficult situations, to conceptualize, organize, analyze, and interpret data, complex rules, and regulations.
Ability to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and stressful.
Supplemental Information
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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.
Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5011 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.
Pre-Employment Screening: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.
Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu
EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .
Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:
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