The Associate Director of Scholarships serves as a member of the Financial Aid leadership team with primary responsibility for managing University scholarships, including establishing budgets, monitoring student eligibility, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and university regulations for athletic scholarships. This role also oversees staff performance, ensures compliance with state scholarship programs, and participates in the scholarship selection process to support the effective distribution of awards.

40% - Essential - Program Management: Identifies viable University scholarships to be awarded during initial and supplementary awarding periods. Establishes the budget for each restricted scholarship program in conjunction with other university offices as well as monitors student' eligibility. Participates in the scholarship selection process for each program and coordinates preparation of scholarship materials and distribution to collegiate representatives, including Departmental Select Scholarships. Responsibility for all athletic scholarships and their compliance with University and NCAA regulations.

20% - Essential - Supervision and Leadership: Manages staff who accomplish the goals and objectives of the office as well as performance appraisals. Directs staff to participate in various training exercises, seminars, conferences and professional meetings. Assists with the selection of new employees in other positions as requested by the Director and serves on the office management team.

15% - Essential - Policy and Compliance: Ensures compliance with state regulatory requirements relative to state grants and scholarships, including lottery-generated initiatives. Monitors students' eligibility for all state programs to ensure compliance and implementation of best practices.

10% - Essential - Systems and Reporting: Monitors university (4% and waivers), endowed, and annual scholarship budgets. Evaluates current program commitments and determines available funds. Requests budget amendments and serves as department contact for budget center on scholarship budgets and posting errors. Researches and resolves deficit balances in scholarship accounts, as well as manages funding models for University scholarships. Evaluates policies, procedures and workflow of scholarships for conformance with State, institutional and program guidelines and recommends policy modifications.

15% - Essential - Service and Support: Counsels students and various individuals, interpreting financial aid issues, and handling escalated cases. Defines and develops institutional goals and objectives regarding financial aid issues by serving on various University committees. Advises the Associate VP for Enrollment Management and the Director of Student Financial Aid on scholarship issues. Assists students during orientations and registrations. Assists the Director and serves on the management team, including providing updates in managerial and staff meetings, EM quarterly meetings, and responding to data requests. Participates in professional development activities, including the attendance at conferences and training workshops.

Education - Bachelor's Degree
Experience - 2 years of relevant experience managing Financial Aid programs

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others - Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

Overnight Travel

Standard Hrs: 37.5

Anticipated Hiring Range ($70,000.00 - $80,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

November 4, 2024

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.