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Enrollment & Scholarship Specialist

Position Number: 6776086
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Enrollment & Scholarship Specialist

Requisition Number: 69007
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 21-Dec-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Enrollment & Scholarship Specialist provides essential operational support for undergraduate and graduate admission, recruitment, and scholarship processes in the School of Education. With approximately 50% of the role dedicated to scholarship and financial aid coordination, this position ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of all scholarship workflows while also supporting recruitment events, application processing, and prospective student communications. The Specialist works closely with the Director of Enrollment Management, SOE Advising, Teacher Education, Advancement, Finance, the Office of Financial Aid, Graduate School, and campus Admissions to ensure seamless student support throughout the enrollment lifecycle.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Our mission in the School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder aims to center democracy, diversity, equity, and justice as the heart of educational research and practice. With that guiding vision, the work of our faculty, researchers, staff, and students contributes to evidence-based policy and practice, and we strive to engage with our colleagues in schools and communities to make a transformative difference in our schools and society. Our graduates are engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders.

We offer groundbreaking, engaging teacher preparation, innovative undergraduate programs, and Colorado's top-ranked graduate education in multiple program areas: Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice, Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy, Learning Sciences & Human Development, Literacy Studies, Research, Evaluation & Methodology, STEM Education, and Teacher Learning, Research, and Practice.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Scholarship & Financial Aid Coordination:

Administer the full SOE scholarship cycle, including posting, application processing, committee coordination, awarding, and disbursements.
Track all internal and campus due dates and communicate required actions to key partners.
Partner with Finance, Advancement, and Financial Aid to verify scholarship balances, forecast distributions, and ensure awards align with donor intent and the School's mission.
Maintain scholarship databases, tracking systems, shared documentation, and evaluation rubrics; recommend updates to improve accuracy and workflow efficiency.
Generate regular scholarship reports for SOE Leadership, donors, advisory boards, and campus partners.
Serve as a resource for students by assisting with scholarship and financial aid inquiries, troubleshooting awarding issues, and connecting students with appropriate campus offices.
Identify discrepancies or process issues and work collaboratively with campus partners to resolve them.
Continuously assess scholarship policies and procedures, proposing improvements to support equitable and mission-aligned awarding practices.

Admissions & Application Support:

Support undergraduate and graduate admissions workflows, including application tracking, SLATE management, and reviewer assignments.
Review applications as assigned and support holistic admissions processes.
Communicate with prospective students regarding admissions requirements, due dates, and program options.
Coordinate admissions paperwork, deferral requests, and required documentation with campus partners.
Prepare regular application, admission, and enrollment reports.

Recruitment & Outreach Support:

Coordinate logistics and attend recruitment events, including on-campus events, virtual sessions, and off-campus fairs.
Assist with scheduling, planning, communication, registration, and post-event follow-up.
Serve as a point of contact for prospective students and families seeking information on programs and resources.
Support the coordination, scheduling, and communications for the Student Ambassador Program.

Administrative Support & Other Duties:

Maintain shared files, records, and documentation for enrollment and scholarship activities.
Produce routine and ad-hoc enrollment and scholarship reports.
Provide administrative support to the Director of Enrollment Management as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

What You Should Know

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of 12 hours per week in the office. The position operates on a Monday through Friday schedule, with core hours from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM to ensure team collaboration and availability. The total workweek consists of 40 hours, with the remaining hours completed remotely as needed.
We are looking to hire one individual for this position, but are considering applicants for either the Specialist or Senior Specialist levels.

What We Can Offer

The starting annual salary for the Enrollment & Scholarship Specialist is $55,100-$65,000.
The starting annual salary for the Senior Enrollment & Scholarship Specialist is $66,000-$70,000.
Compensation is dependent on position level. This is determined based on qualification alignment.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Enrollment & Scholarship Specialist:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
1-2 years of professional, job-related experience with administrative, admissions, financial aid, scholarship, or student-services experience.
Experience with complex scheduling, data systems, or application processing.

Senior Enrollment & Scholarship Specialist:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
3+ years of professional, job-related experience with administrative, admissions, financial aid, scholarship, or student-services experience.
Experience with complex scheduling, data systems, or application processing.

What You Will Need

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and tracking.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service and student-support skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by December 12, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Enrollment-Scholarship-Specialist/69007