Scholarship Coordinator

**Job Summary**:
The Scholarship Coordinator plays a vital role in AURAK by overseeing the administration of scholarship and financial aid programs, ensuring they run smoothly for both new and ongoing students. This position involves communicating and collaborating with various groups, including students, faculty, staff, and external scholarship entities. Additionally, the Coordinator conducts in-depth data analysis and prepares reports to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these key financial support initiatives.
**Scholarship Coordinator**

**American University of Ras Al Khaimah**

**General information about institution**

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE; additionally, it is accredited by the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The American model of higher education ensures not only skills in specific academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. AURAK is a young and rapidly growing university. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes — its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites.

**Job Purpose & Responsibilities**

The Scholarship Coordinator plays a vital role in AURAK by overseeing the administration of scholarship and financial aid programs, ensuring they run smoothly for both new and ongoing students. This position involves communicating and collaborating with various groups, including students, faculty, staff, and external scholarship entities. Additionally, the Coordinator conducts in-depth data analysis and prepares reports to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these key financial support initiatives.

**Minimum Qualification and Education**

Bachelor's Degree.

**Required Knowledge and Skills**
- Must possess good communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is a must.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written, are mandatory.
- Strong office management skills.

**Work Experience**

Minimum 2- 4 years experience in college financial aid or related experience preferred.

**Language proficiency required**

Fluent in English.

**Competencies**
- Service Excellence
- Professional Ethics and Integrity
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- **Reporting line**

Manager of the Admissions Department