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Scholarship Coordinator - 007975 in Mobile, Alabama at University of South Alabama

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University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, 36688, United States
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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number007975
Position TitleScholarship Coordinator - 007975
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 one year professional financial aid or student services experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Banner experience is preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Office of Scholarship Services is seeking to hire a Scholarship Coordinator. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
  • Enters and tracks outside donor scholarship payments in Banner.
  • Manages external scholarship payments and verification in Backpack.
  • Maintains historical record of scholarship checks received.
  • Acts as liaison with donor organizations on data review and return of funds.
  • Assists with donor groups and students on data release forms and helps monitor internal compliance.
  • Assists Associate Director in organizing and executing program opportunities for current and prospective students.
  • Coordinates student-focused events and communications leading to JagSPOT and Student Financial Services.
  • Collaborates with campus partners to feature scholarships and JagSPOT at campus events.
  • Manages and prepares memos and announcements.
  • Assists department leadership with preparation and distribution of student and employee departmental communication and newsletters.
  • Assists in marketing and building USA’s consolidated scholarship services through communications, web support, and social media interactions.
  • Develops marketing literature and email communications to promote awareness of scholarship programming, JagSPOT system, and scholarship opportunities.
  • Creates and maintains library of scholarship opportunities for USA students to access and promote via the Scholarship Services website.
  • Assists with general web maintenance of the Scholarship Services website including ongoing review of external scholarship opportunities and serves as liaison with Web Services on improvements and adjustments to existing information and new web implementations.
  • Assists Associate Director in developing and executing departmental communication plan/timeline.
  • Creates publications for use in promoting JagSPOT and scholarship opportunities.
  • Creates campaigns through social media to help promote existence of scholarships and other Student Financial Services.
  • Partners with Enrollment Services, One-Stop, and Student Academic Success for PR through Instagram, X, and other social media outlets.
  • Assists Assistant Director with campus scholarship presentations.
  • Assists with scholarship deferment and exception request monitoring and adjustments.
  • Tracks and solves Sales Force tickets issued to the department by USA One-Stop.
  • Acts as liaison with Student Academic Success with regard to the Earn Back Program.
  • Coordinates with the Registrar’s Office to update student Residency codes as relates to scholarship eligibility.
  • Plans, initiates and completes administrative and clerical duties to include managing phone calls and contact logs and acting as direct front line support for incoming and current students.
  • Manages and maintains oversight for departmental email account.
  • Assists department staff with gathering data for reporting purposes and scholarship cleanup in Banner weekly.
  • Assists in daily management of the Scholarship Resource Center.
  • 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 Date07/07/2026
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
  1. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Resume

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.

Job Location

Mobile, Alabama, 36688, United States

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