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Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country . With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and transparency of the scholarship programs within the university. Responsible for evaluating and auditing financial records, documentation, and processes related to scholarships awarded to students. The primary goal is to verify that scholarship funds are allocated appropriately, in accordance with established donor agreements, policies and regulations, and that recipients meet the eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Executes a system of internal controls to ensure institutional scholarship operations are compliant with all relevant requirements
2. Identifies potential areas of scholarship compliance vulnerability and risk
3. Reviews and administers scholarships offered through the institution
4. Collaborates with scholarship committees, the foundation, and departments to assist with the scholarship processes
5. Works with committees to ensure selected students meet all eligibility requirements set forth in the donor agreement
6. Works with the foundation to review new donor agreements to ensure criteria can be met
7. Regularly reviews awardees to ensure compliance
8. Reviews and adjusts system set up in Scholarship Universe to ensure accurate pools
9. Reads, analyzes, and interprets agreements and provides departmental training
10. Reviews, develops, and implements policies and procedures to assure that the office provides understandable, useful, and timely information to, and communication with, students, faculty, staff, university administrators, and other constituents
11. Coordinates and communicates scholarship audit activities and results within the office
12. Maintains a database for all scholarship agreements, awards, and criteria
13. Assists in the implementation of new institutional scholarships

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field.

Required Experience
Four (4) years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Successful track record in participating in the planning, coordinating, and completing of large scale, detail-oriented projects and events
Experience in understanding and analyzing detailed reports and providing effective presentations

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• Credit

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf