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Closing Date:
07/24/2026
Type of Position:
Financial Aid
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
Academic Scholarships Support
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Scholarship Professional I assist in recruitment and retention efforts by conducting walk-in appointments with prospective students and current students regarding scholarship opportunities and application procedures. The SSA helps to develop new student scholarship application pool by assisting prospective students via email, phone, and walk-in instruction about the process. This position provides accurate data for scholarship application review and consideration, by calculating scholarship GPAs. This includes maintaining calculation procedures, along with training and evaluation of others who assist with GPA calculation. The SSA assists the program coordinator to develop scholarship application processing workflow standards so as to provide correct and complete pools for each application cycle. This position is responsible for maintenance of the general scholarship e-mail account and assists in reviewing scholarship applications for new and current students.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least one year of specialized training in business management, business education, or a related field
• At least four years of experience in administrative support

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience in manipulation of database programs like Excel or Access
• Experience using a student information system like Workday Student
• At least one year of experience in a student facing higher education administrative role
• Experience in customer service

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of department operations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements
• Knowledge of computers and software applications
• Ability to perform with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple many-faceted projects with others
• Ability to present scholarship and aid opportunities accurately and positively to current and prospective students and families

Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$39,930.00
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Erin Wooldridge, HEI Program Coordinator, ewooldri@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes