Retention Scholarship Program Coordinator (Part-Time, Temporary)

Job no : 528840

Position type : Staff Part Time

Benefit Status : Non-Benefited – Non-Union

Campus : UMass Lowell

Department : Financial Aid

Salary : anticipate $27 / hour

Applications Open : Oct 22 2025

Applications Close : Open until filled

General Summary of Position :

The Retention Scholarship Program Coordinator position, reporting to the Senior Associate Director Financial Aid and Scholarships, manages retention scholarship program matters.

Major responsibilities :

• Administrative : Manage incoming applications; coordinating the scholarship committee for application review; coordinate with IT staff on application updates; and assist scholarship team with administrative tasks throughout the financial aid cycle.
• Communication : Provide program information to students, university staff, and external constituents; management of all Salesforce communications and cases; counsel students on financial aid status and assist in creating financial plans.
• Reporting : Working closely with Offices of Advancement, Student Support Services and Academic Advising to maintain detailed program records used to create and present annual program reports.

Additional Considerations :

This position is contingent upon funding. This is a private foundation funded, temporary position. Position funding time frame is 2025-2027. Continued employment is contingent upon renewed funding.

Minimum Qualifications (Required) :

Additional Considerations : (If applicable)

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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