Office & Scholarship Coordinator

Job Details

Posting Number: S15146P

Working Title: Office & Scholarship Coordinator

Department: Franklin-Deans Academic Serv

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta.

About the College/Unit/Department

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia’s learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.

College/Unit/Department website: https://osas.franklin.uga.edu/

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Additional Schedule Information: M-F, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 05/13/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 07/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Position Summary

Manage day-to-day office operations for the Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS), encompassing four units within the Franklin College Dean’s Office: the Office of Academic Advising (OAA), the Graduation Certification Office (GCO), Student Welcome and Success (SWS), and the Office of Transfer Academic Services (OTAS). This position will coordinate and manage the entire awarding process for the colleges’ donor-funded, privately funded, non-endowed, and internally funded scholarships for the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Experience with project management
• Self-starter
• Experience with higher education, scholarship administration, or similar field preferred
• Very detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with various stakeholders and communicate across various teams

Duties/Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day office operations within the Office of Student Academic Services (40%)

• Provide information and assistance for students, faculty, and staff regarding Franklin College academic appeal procedures, petitions, and grade appeals.
• Coordinate programs and procedures related to end-of-semester changes in student academic status.
• Assist in the nomination and selection process for the annual Franklin College Outstanding Advisor Award.
• Act as liaison with Franklin OIT and Facilities Management.
• Assist the Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) academic advisor.

Administer and Manage Franklin College Scholarship Processes (40%)

• Maintain and facilitate Franklin College scholarship database and application process.
• Maintain current list of Franklin College’s various scholarship selection committees.
• Work with OSAS advisors to create communication plan to promote Franklin College scholarships to students.
• Liaise with Franklin College Development team.

Supervise administrative staff in OSAS (20%)

• Hire, train, schedule, coordinate, and evaluate the performance of three administrative staff members.