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As part of a comprehensive improvement project to modernize the Foundation scholarship process across the UA system, UAS Financial Aid is hiring a Scholarship Process Improvement Coordinator. If interested, we invite you to apply.This position will serve a fundamental role in testing and implementing a new scholarship platform, as well as streamlining and developing processes, awarding scholarships, and ensuring compliance with agreements between the university and donors. This position is full-time, 12 months a year, and funded through June 2026 with a possible 1-year extension depending on funding. This position will work closely with the Financial Aid Director and in tandem with the UA Foundation, development officers, and financial aid staff from all three main campuses under the UA system to identify ways to align processes collectively while maintaining our individual scholarship and awarding enrollment management timelines and goals.To thrive in this role, a successful candidate would have two years of experience – knowledge of Banner or other higher education student information systems and the ability to learn new systems quickly. They must be detail-oriented, experienced in working independently and with a team, and proficient with computer software and applications. They must have the ability to prioritize and manage their time effectively and efficiently, collaborate effectively to find alternative solutions and understand complex problems. This position requires communicating with a wide range of audiences including in writing, over the phone, via Zoom, and in person.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Position Details:This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Juneau, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience. This is a term-funded position for two years with a potential third year, if funding is available.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.Located in the ancestral homeland of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is fully committed to advancing the education and research aspirations of Indigenous peoples and is committed to ongoing work toward decolonization. These efforts are reflected in our UAS programs and formal community partnerships across our three campuses and throughout all of Southeast Alaska.*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-###-####.UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Mae Delcastillo, Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, HR Coordinator, at ...@alaska.edu or (907) ###-####.All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.#J-18808-Ljbffr