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Assistant Director for Scholarships

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Posted:
February 6, 2019
Location:
San Luis Obispo, California
Salary:
Open



Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Assistant Director for Scholarships


Department: Admissions, Recruitment & Financial Aid (120800)

College/Division: Academic Affairs

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with background and experience of the individual selected. Cal Poly offers excellent fringe benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. All rights associated with the appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan adopted by the CSU Board of Trustees.

Position Description:
The Financial Aid Office is responsible for the determination of eligibility for and awarding of federal, state, institutional and private grants, scholarships, and work and loan programs in excess of $150M annually to over 13,000 students. The office is responsible for adhering to the regulatory requirements as outlined in federal and state regulations as well as donor and institutional policies and for assuring compliance by the University. The Financial Aid Office serves the University by assisting students in obtaining financial aid and scholarships to attend Cal Poly. The office's primary function is to provide appropriate financial aid based on federal and state parameters and in keeping with CSU and Cal Poly institutional policies.

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Assistant Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid (Assistant Director) is responsible for the management of all Cal Poly donor and institutional scholarships. This includes fiscal management, confirming receipt of funds and proper awarding of scholarship aid, reviewing and analyzing scholarship criteria, determining and communicating scholarship funding and overseeing awarding of incoming student scholarships. This position directly supervises the Scholarship Analyst and Scholarship Financial Aid Counselor.

  • NOTE: To view the full position description including all the Required Qualifications benefits website for additional information.


    • Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree and three years of direct financial aid experience as it pertains to awarding aid and coordinating with federal and state aid.

    LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS: N/A


    Required Qualifications:
    1. Thorough knowledge of federal, state and institutional regulations as it relates to financial aid and coordination of aid.
    2. Knowledge of federal and state financial aid and scholarship regulations and policies.
    3. Demonstrated customer service skills, including a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
    4. Ability to work with a diverse student population and to step-in and assist upset or angry students or parents with tact and diplomacy.
    5. Ability to effectively manage a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
    6. Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
    7. Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
    8. Ability to communicate complex requirements and regulations to both staff and public orally and in writing.
    9. Must be able to research and resolve fiscal abnormalities.
    10. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
    11. Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
    12. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
    13. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines while maintaining a high degree of detail and accuracy.
    14. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets (including Excel), databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
    15. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies and procedures.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    1. Master's degree in a related field.
    2. Experience working with donor relations.
    3. Experience with Academic Works/Blackboard scholarship software
    4. Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

    Special Conditions:
    ***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***

    • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
    • Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
    • Must be able to work extended hours, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet organizational needs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
    • The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
    • This position classification has been defined as 'Exempt' and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
    • Must not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a repayment of a federal grant.
    • Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.
    • Full-time MPP employees are required to disclose outside employment at time of hire or within 30 days of taking additional outside employment subsequent to time of hire.

      Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

      Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

      For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

    Review Begin Date: 02-22-2019

    Requisition Number: 105168

    To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.

    About Us
    Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.

    At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.





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    About California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university, with approximately 17,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students. The Cal Poly community fosters teaching, scholarship, and service in a learn-by-doing environment where students, staff, and faculty are partners in discovery. Cal Poly has built an exemplary reputation on its learn-by-doing approach to the preparation of undergraduate and graduate students. It is a distinctive learning community offering academically focused students a hands-on educational experience that prepares them for today's scientific and technical world. Cal Poly provides a balanced education in the arts, sciences, and technology, while encouraging cross-disciplinary and co-curricular experiences. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Cal Poly #1 among public master's universities in the western United States for 24 consecutive years. The University values free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. As a campus, we welcome and nurture a rich array of different perspectives, ideas and cultures. We encourage international an...d multi-cultural education in order to prepare students for successful participation and competition in a diverse world and a global workforce. We believe that diversity of our students, faculty, and staff enlivens and enriches Cal Poly’s educational environment.
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