Scholar Engagement Assistant [3673]

Nonprofit focused on affordable education seeks a permanent Scholar Engagement Assistant to provide administrative support.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the in-office contact regarding information on programs, eligibility, application and award process, and scholarship payments.
• Assist with scholarship application and awarding process while ensuring integrity of the program, mission alignment, and audit compliance.
• Assist in communication strategies ensuring correspondence is consistent, current, relevant, and on brand.
• Provide administrative support for special programs.
• Develop and conduct surveys to targeted populations and produce reports.
• Assist with outreach efforts in maximizing number of applicants.
• Review and audit data for accuracy in department databases.
• Provide support for student/alumni and donor engagement opportunities and initiatives.
• Stay up to date on scholarship program administration, national higher education issues, and best practices.
• Foster relationships with related organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Mission-driven and committed.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects given competing deadlines.
• Experience in program/project-based work is a plus.
• Experience working with military families or exposure to military service is a plus.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in scholarship program administration.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Salary: $50,000 – $54,000 per year.