The University of Texas at Arlington is hiring an Assistant Director of Scholarships. The role involves providing scholarship assistance to students, supporting academic units with scholarships through Mav ScholarShop, and liaising on graduate fellowships and assistantships. The position requires managing a team of two full-time staff.
Highlights
Oversee the awarding of UTA scholarships through Mav ScholarShop.
Provide training and support for academic units and students.
Process graduate assistantship/fellowship information through MyMav.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | S06302P Position Title | Assistant Director of Scholarships Department | Financial Aid Location | Arlington Job Family | Administrative Support Position Status | Full-time Work Hours | Standard Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Open to | External and Internal Salary | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Duration | Funding expected to continue Pay Basis | Monthly Benefits Eligible | Yes Benefits at UTA | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php Job Summary | The Assistant Director of Scholarships will provide scholarship assistance to students and support to academic units awarding scholarships through Mav ScholarShop; act as departmental liaison regarding graduate fellowships and assistantships; supervise 2 full time staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Actively participate in awarding UTA scholarships through Mav ScholarShop. Serve in a support role in setting up the scholarships, trouble shooting issues, being a liaison between UTA and the software company, providing training and support to academic units across campus and to students regarding the use of the site. Process graduate assistantship/fellowship information through MyMav and work with the departments and accounting as needed. Process graduate fellowship awards in MyMav including need based programs including STEM and GAANN. Supervise full-time staff (1-2). Manage SharePoint. Work with office staff to stay within 10 days or less to process requests, work with OIT to problem solve. Be a member of the Scholarship Committee to review appeals. Process item type set up requests. Manage State Programs. Assist with outreach events as appropriate. Performs other duties assigned. Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in communications, education or related field. Four (4) years of administering federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs experience or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. Preferred Qualifications | Experience using PeopleSoft campus solutions or other automated student information systems. Knowledge of federal and state need based financial aid programs and regulations. Experience with programs targeted toward graduate students such as STEM and GANN. Knowledge of scholarship management systems. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and others. Other Requirements | Working Conditions | Special Conditions for Eligibility | CBC Requirement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. University Information | The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. ADA Accommodations | The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Open Until Filled | Minimum Number of References Required | 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted | 3 Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
Do you have supervisory experience?
Yes
No
How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
None/less than 3 years
3 to 4 years
5 to 6 years
7 years or more
How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
None/less than 1 year
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
OFFICE OF TALENT, CULTURE AND ENGAGEMENT J.D. Wetsel Service Center 1225 W. Mitchell Road Arlington, TX 76019
