Scholarship Officer II - 006883 in Mobile, Alabama at University of South Alabama

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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number006883
Position TitleScholarship Officer II - 006883
DivisionFinance and Administration
Department172700 - Office of Scholarship Services
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years of professional experience in financial services or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in student support services is preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Office of Scholarship Services is seeking to hire a Scholarship Officer II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
  • Coordinates the activities of USA’s Office of Scholarship Services by maintaining a centralized scholarship office and software management system (JagSPOT) and providing support and guidance to students, faculty, and departmental staff.
  • Maintains a campus-wide scholarship system for consolidated University processes.
  • Works with University departmental staff to assist in the utilization of the scholarship management system as a centralized method for applications, review processes, and awarding.
  • Modifies and maintains institutional and general scholarship fund opportunities in the JagSPOT system.
  • Coordinates post-award processes to include student data and FERPA release forms.
  • Coordinates the awarding of scholarship/awards through NextGen Scholarship Manager and Banner.
  • Maintains documentation of scholarship opportunities.
  • Modifies and maintains JagSPOT training materials.
  • Coordinates and provides training/presentations on scholarship systems and processes.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining processes and procedures as it pertains to scholarship awarding and accountability.
  • Oversees JagSPOT training from set-up to scheduling and implementing sessions on a monthly and annual basis.
  • Receives and tracks fully executed donor agreements and audits documentation through Development, Departments, and Banner systems.
  • Reviews and works with departments to implement new agreements and assists in monitoring compliance for existing agreements.
  • Maintains official and comprehensive scholarship listing.
  • Assists with scholarship renewal process.
  • Prepares reports and coordinates with Advancement on student award reporting.
  • Facilitates and maintains effective working relationships with campus partners, communicates with and provides a responsive service to customers and contacts on campus.
  • Serves as primary contact for incoming transfer students as related to scholarships for the Transfer Team.
  • Assists with direct front-line support for incoming and current student population.
  • Assists with supervising and training team members as needed.
  • Coordinates the daily processing of the scholarship awarding report via NextGen to Banner to ensure accurate processing.
  • Assists in answering departmental emails, phone calls, and assisting walk-ins.
  • Logs conversation with students/families in the database for audit trail purposes.
  • Provides accurate information quickly efficiently, and with a positive attitude by demonstrating a high level of communication skills and extensive knowledge to ensure students, families, faculty and staff feel supported with a student-first mentality.
  • Provides general office support that assists in the functioning of the office.
  • Participates in or leads department and division committees as assigned.
  • Attends and participates in scheduled events during and after office hours as needed.
  • Regular and prompt attendance.
  • Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
  • Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date10/22/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working DaysMonday - Friday
Working Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job LocationMain Campus
Full-time or Part-TimeFull Time
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • Less than High School
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
    • Less than 1 year
    • Between 1 - 3 years
    • Between 3 - 5 years
    • Between 5 - 7 years
    • More than 7 years
  6. * How did you hear about this position?
    • USA website
    • LinkedIn
    • Zip Recruiter
    • Indeed
    • HigherEd Jobs
    • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
    • Facebook
    • Word of mouth
    • Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter

    The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.


    EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.


    Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
    The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.

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