Specialist, Foundation Scholarship

DESCRIPTION:

The Specialist, Foundation Scholarship assists in the promotion,application, and stewardship of Foundation scholarships to increaseopportunity awareness, ensure timely awarding to students, and increase donor-recipient connections.

• 1. Reviews, verifies, and completes scholarship award forms for student information, account, and signature for submission to Financial Aid, including coordinating with specific studentscholarship groups to receive tuition and book cost information required for award submission.
• 2. Creates scholarship award certificates and award letters to be presented at graduation ceremonies for high school students andother recipient recognition events.
• 3. Monitors scholarship award spreadsheet to track scholarshipawards for processing invoices and annual patterns/trends.
• 4. Assists in hosting scholarship workshops/tutorials to guide students through the application process, including the preparation of promotional and social media materials to increase scholarshipawareness, and develop content for the Foundation Raider Connectpage and manager membership roster.
• 5. Receives, researches, and responds to student inquiries received by the Foundation by working with Student Affairs to help resolve issues.
• 6. Summarize student stories, obtains student information releaseforms, photos, and messages of gratitude for use in donor relations and scholarship giving pages.
• 7. Assists in updating Foundation giving pages and provides backupto maintain the Foundation website and social media.
• 8. Assists in preparation, planning, and implementation of Foundation group projects and events.
• 9. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

• 1. Associate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• 2. Two years of professional or volunteer experience in an officeor educational environment.

• 1. Experience in data entry and written communications.
• 2. Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word software.

• 1. Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• 2. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, students, donors, vendors, board members, and community members.
• 3. Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel,PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient invideoconferencing applications, including Teams/Zoom.
• 4. Ability to understand and become proficient in all processesrelating to the recording and preparation of Foundationscholarships.
• 5. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills including telephone and public relations skills.
• 6. Excellent composition, editing, and proofreading skills.
• 7. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 8. Ability to treat confidential information and situations with sensitivity and discretion.
• 9. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 10. Committed to working in a multicultural environment.
• 11. Ability to demonstrate a professional, courteous demeanor.

• 1. Works in an office environment.
• 2. Works flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends for special events, as needed.
• 3. Travels between college campuses and other local destinations.

This description in no way states or implies that these are theonly duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any otherjob-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has agreat opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty andstaff!

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $38,095
commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including:

• Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
• A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages
• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
• FRS retirement and other options
• Professional Development and Paid Tuition
• Free on campus parking

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