Director of Scholarships

Director of Scholarships Requisition ID: 2026-10686 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Student Success Department: Student Financial Support Advertised Salary: Minimum of $81,000 commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview Team Responsibility Within Student Financial Support, there are different teams established to fulfill our mission. These teams include Federal Aid, Scholarships, Student Money Management Center, and Leadership. These teams work closely with each other to collaborate, reduce barriers, and enhance resources. The Leadership Team works closely to support each other, and the other teams within the office. This team supports university programs that are large in size, scope, and complexities which are embedded within enrollment management strategies at USU. Regardless of position, all team members have the following responsibilities: * Compliance: Administering federal, state, and institutional aid requires team, office, and institutional compliance to different laws, statutes, regulations and policies. All team members have a responsibility to focus on compliance. * Data Privacy: Student Financial Support has access to sensitive data, and this data is protected through different federal laws and institutional policies. All team members have a responsibility to protect data. * Integrity: Being honest and having strong ethical principles is vital. Embracing unity and collaboration is at the core of our culture, fostering a strong work ethic that values the diverse strengths and perspectives each team member brings. * Collaboration: Creating a culture of open communication, respect, and purpose is essential. All team members have a responsibility to contribute to a positive, collaborative team. This includes continuous training, deductive reasoning and problem solving, customer service, willingness to learn and acquire new skills, and commitment to deadlines. Position Overview The Director of Scholarships (Associate Director in HR systems) is responsible for overseeing the Scholarship Team, state aid programs, and institutional aid managed in Student Financial Support. This position reports to the Executive Director in Student Financial Support. All team members strive to possess the following characteristics: * Friendly disposition and enjoys working with students. * Detail oriented, accurate, and self-motivated. * Organized and able to work in a fast-paced office as a community-minded team member. Responsibilities The Director of Scholarships will be part of the Leadership Team and work collaboratively with all office staff, including campus partners across the USU system. Duties and responsibilities of this position may include: * Awareness and oversight of campus-wide processing of institutional scholarships and endowment funds * Awareness and oversight of state aid programs and programs directed by the Utah System of Higher Education * Collaborate with department and division leadership on enrollment strategies * Oversee awarding of institutional UG academic and other... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).