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Senior Scholarship Coordinator

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Integration, Documentation, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Financial Aid, Fundraising, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Law Enforcement, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Confidentiality, Payroll Tax, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reconciliation, Scholarship, Student Services, System Integration (SI), Systems Maintenance, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, LA
POSTED
3 days ago
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Job Posting Title:
Senior Scholarship Coordinator

Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified

Department:
LSUAM AA - EM -Rec - FAS - Scholarships (Jamie Lynnette Miller (00006115))

Work Location:
1137 Ruffin G. Pleasant Hall

Pay Grade:
Professional

Job Description:

The Senior Scholarships Coordinator position within Louisiana State University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will play a key collaborative role in advancing the university and meeting the student access objectives. The individual, with general oversight from the Assistant Director of Scholarships, will be responsible for daily operational management of the Award Management system for philanthropic and institutional based scholarships, communicating with students and departments regarding scholarship administration in the Award Management system and integration of awards from award management system into the Workday student SIS.

Award Management Scholarship Operations (75%)
  • Serve as the Scholarships unit's centralized scholarship expert for department communication and interaction. Supports colleges and departments with establishing new scholarships and implementing them into Award Management system.
  • Trains departments and users on administration of the Award Management system.
  • Updates scholarship records and documentation and runs queries for scholarships.
  • Works in close coordination with the LSU Foundation to resolve issues in Award Management system for users and works with consultants as needed. Interpret and enter donor agreements into Award Management system in coordination with the LSU Foundation support staff
  • Communicate changes and updates to system users as needed.
  • Must be able to reconcile scholarship financial accounts as needed
  • Responsible for daily operations of Award Management for scholarships
Scholarship administration (15%)
  • Responsible for coordinating institutional scholarship swap process for the A&M campus. This includes matching students with institutional scholarships to foundation scholarships, as well as working with all departments on campus to offer a centralized swap process.
  • Supports the scholarships unit in scholarship awarding and processing of awards in the new Workday student SIS system.
  • Participates in Workday design session meetings as support of the integration and continues to collaborate with stakeholders to continually improve processes.
  • Works collaboratively with the LSU Foundation as a close partner
Special projects as assigned (10%)
  • Supports and assists the with the Institutional aid match process and annual awarding of philanthropic scholarships.
  • Represent LSU and the Office of Enrollment Management & Student Success at professional functions and recruiting events.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and one year of related experience.
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:
  • Experience working in student services setting in higher education.
  • Knowledge of Award Management systems or related scholarship administration software.
  • Strong team orientation, effective interpersonal skills, and superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to data-driven decision-making, including effective analytical skills and proven results in achieving objectives and goals.


Special Qualifications:

As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students, or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:
The location of this position is LSU-BR and is not eligible for remote work.
To be considered, qualified candidates will submit a complete application which includes a cover letter explaining their specific interest in the position and how their skills and experiences prepare them for success in this role, a resume, and three professional references.
Please provide resume and transcripts, if applicable. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jamie Miller at jamief@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:
May 27, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 24, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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