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The University of Texas at Arlington Director of Scholarships in Arlington, Texas
Director of Scholarships
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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S05666P
Position Title Director of Scholarships
UTSystem Title Director
Department Financial Aid
Location Arlington
Job Family Executive/Administration
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Open to External and Internal
Salary Salary is commensurte based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $97,000.
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
Provide leadership in the operation of the Scholarships Office and the awarding of university scholarships as well as related financial aid to achieve enrollment objectives, and maintain compliance; work collaboratively with the Office of Development in the areas of donor stewardship and scholarship development; maintain high quality relationships with university departments, parents, students, alumni, and donors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise and lead full time staff who are responsible for processing departmental, private and athletic scholarship funds.
Manage UTA’s institutional general recruitment scholarship program.
Assist in developing awarding criteria and programming to identify qualified candidates to increase the number of high achieving students.
Create award plans to support enrollment goals in accordance with the institutional financial aid leveraging model.
Monitor procedures and review and evaluate reports for trends and progress.
Monitor and manage endowed departmental scholarships to meet enrollment goals and ensure annual spending targets are met effectively using scholarship management software.
Using scholarships as a recruitment tool, communicate with prospective and current students and families in person, in writing, by telephone, and through an effective updated website regarding scholarship opportunities.
Collaborate with staff from Recruitment and Admissions Processing in support of recruitment efforts to meet enrollment goals.
Represent the university at recruitment and other programming where scholarships provide increased value to the audience.
Collaborate with the Financial Aid Office to provide coordinated information regarding financial aid and scholarships to prospective and current students to leverage financial packages to the benefit of students.
Serve on internal and external committees as appropriate including Financial Aid liaison on the Athletics Council, keeping current on NCAA regulations as they apply to athletic scholarship aid and the University Endowment Compliance Committee, assisting in creating institutional policies and monitoring procedures.
Administer state scholarship programs in years that funds are available including accurately awarding funds and completing required reports.
Perform other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five (5) years experience in financial aid, scholarship, or enrollment management administration including three (3) years experience supervising full time staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the administration of scholarships through Next Gen Scholarship Management System or other endowment management systems, ImageNow or other document imaging systems, and website maintenance software.
Experience using CRM.
Experience and ability to design programmatic growth that reaches established student enrollment and retention goals as outlined in the financial aid leveraging plan.
Working knowledge of Title IV regulations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or other Student Information Systems.
Knowledge of scholarship management systems
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted 3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
*What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
*How many years of experience do you have working in an academic environment?
None/less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
*How much experience do you have working with scholarships in higher education?
None/less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 or more years
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
Media File
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