Job Summary

This administrator manages Purdue’s High Merit scholarships—including Trustees, Presidential, Emerging Leader, Indy Scholars, Lilly Scholars, Beering, Stamps, and departmental awards—and leads the High Merit Scholarship Appeal Committee, coordinating all merit appeals and assisting with appeal decisions. The role involves monitoring weekly COGNOS reports to spot any funds that haven’t paid out, resolving disbursement issues, and communicating with campus partners. As a key resource, the administrator supports partners with scholarship guidance, provides training, and shares policy updates.

Additionally, this position is part of the Division of Financial Aid counseling team, assisting students and families in person, by phone, email, and virtually, ensuring everyone receives clear and caring support throughout their scholarship journey.

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About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We Are Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of (4) four years of customer service experience.
• Ability to balance interruptions, perform multiple and varied tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills required:

• Strong writing, customer service, and communication skills and attention to detail.

What is Helpful:

• Financial Aid and funds management experience, Microsoft Excel, and database/technical experience preferred.

What We Would Like you to Know:

All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 3
Pay Band S060
Job Code#20003136
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 

Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

What Sets Us Apart :
This school was recently formed by unifying the Departments of Computer Graphics Technology and Computer and Information Technology and blends technical excellence and creative innovation under one roof. The multidisciplinary approach prepares students to address real-world challenges at the intersection of computing, design, and applied technology

EO/EA
Purdue University is an EO/EA employer.