Scholarship Officer

Description

• 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
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Required Experience 

• Expats: A minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• UAE Nationals: A minimum of 0‐1 years of relevant experience

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).

Primary Location: Khalifa University - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job: Specialist
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time