Scholarships Coordinator

Posted 03/18/2025

The University of New Orleans (UNO) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Scholarship Coordinator to serve in our Student Financial Aid department.

About Us

·       Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city.

·       Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.

·       The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels.

·       For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities.

Job Summary

·      ​Responsible for the complete administration of the awarding and delivery of all scholarships and cash awards including institutional, state grant programs and private programs.

·      Serves as liaison with scholarship committee, bursar, college offices, FA Counselors, Finance and Administration and other appropriate personnel for the administration of all scholarships including budget projections.

·      Assist with the reconciling and monitoring of budgets for each scholarship program.

·      Serve as primary liaison with the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance.

·      Monitor continuing eligibility of all recipients.

·      Responsible for the preparation of federal, state, and institutional fiscal reports related to scholarships.

·      Conduct presentations regarding scholarships.

·      Assist Admissions with scholarship initiatives.

·      Assist in the development of process and procedure for scholarships.

·      Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor's degree.

·       At least three years of experience in financial aid or related field.

·       Working knowledge and experience with computer assisted processing as it relates to the administration of FA systems.

·       Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

·       Strong time management skills.

Desired Qualifications

·       Experience with administering scholarships at a university level.

·       Technical experience with WorkDay student.

·       Working knowledge of regulations governing federal and state aid programs and experience with U.S. Department of Education processes.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Excellent Employee Benefits Package

We offer an outstanding work/life balance.  Our employees enjoy 14 holidays per year and two weeks off around Christmas.  We offer generous vacation and sick leave; affordable health, dental, and vision insurances; retirement plans; and more. 

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

The University of New Orleans participates in Louisiana's State As a Model Employer plan and invites qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.

About University of New Orleans

A Commitment to New Orleans and Beyond

Since its founding, UNO has been committed to diversity and inclusion. In 1958, the University of New Orleans opened its doors as the first fully integrated public university in the South. For nearly 60 years, we have not strayed from that vision. The University has educated students from all 64 Louisiana parishes, all 50 states, and more than 130 countries, bringing together a variety of talented and motivated students so that they may learn, interact and pursue their career goals.   

The University of New Orleans is a major business driver in metro New Orleans, generating a total economic impact of $470.5 million for metropolitan New Orleans in the 2014-15 fiscal year. As a global community asset, we offer a wide array of relevant, undergraduate and graduate academic programs and world-class research opportunities. We proudly contribute to the industry, culture and economy of the New Orleans region and beyond.   

Nationally Ranked   

Our students come here for a number of reasons, but on the top of that list is the high quality education we provide. We're proud to be named one of the nation's best colleges by The Princeton Review, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and one of the top 1,000 universities in the world by the Center for World University Rankings. We are also classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral University with Higher Research Activity, one of only two in the state of Louisiana. The University's rankings are a testament to the students we attract and the quality of our faculty.  

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