Scholarship Specialist

About This Role

The Scholarship Specialist is responsible to provide support to administer all scholarship program activities, including developing scholarship information, application forms and reports, administration of applications, recording and notification of outcomes, processing payments and providing high standard service to students and staff within the University.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery of Scholarship applications and selection activities in accordance with the processes, practices and guidelines.

• Prepare scholarship offers, prepare scholarships and payments, and process system reports and requests.

• Support the team in the delivery of services by responding to staff and student enquiries, assisting with collating data, preparing reports, and monitoring enrolment and progress as directed.

• Implement External Sponsors policies and procedures related to student scholarship activities.

• Assist in the execution of the scholarship program based on guidelines form the Scholarship Specialist and Enrollment Director.

• Participate in the scholarship assessment process

• Provide External Sponsors with the list of admitted students to review eligibility for scholarship.

• Record the academic performance of scholarship students to assist External Sponsors in determining the eligibility of continued scholarship.

• Make a timely response to direct requests from individual applicants, parents, and counselors through phone, email, and assisting visitors to the office.

• Deliver an effective student scholarship service in a transparent manner.

• Maintain information databases on current students and background information, for the application and selection process

• Maintain and update all scholarship records accurately and promptly.

• Assist the Admissions team on students’ visa/sponsorship status.

• In conjunction with the scholarships Specialist, assist with the orientation for scholarship students

• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly

• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed

• Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Management or related field.