Chahta Scholarship Program Specialist
Job Description
Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Scholarship Specialist supports the administration of the Chahta Foundation’s scholarship program by promoting growth and increasing scholarship opportunities for students to ensure program success. You will report to the Executive Director.
Location: Durant
Schedule: Regular/Full-Time – 8:00am-4:30pm
Wage access is an option for this position.
Primary Tasks
- Coordinate the annual award application process.
- Manage sensitive donor, Tribal, and scholarship applicant information.
- Maintain scholarship program information, communicate regularly with recipients, and ensure tasks are completed according to program deadlines.
- Collect, analyze, and present program data and metrics in order to coordinate new scholarships and develop policies to donor specifications while ensuring compliance to IRS regulations.
- Manage and execute the creation, approval, and distribution of marketing materials.
- Visit local colleges and universities to promote the program and drive marketing/facilitation of scholarship opportunities for Choctaw students.
- Train volunteers/interns that provide support in the tasks pertaining to the program.
- Research, conceptualizes, and presents educational programming, initiatives, and scholarship trends to address identified needs or propose sustainable program expansion.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Job Requirements
- Associates degree in Business Administration or related field of study or two [2] years of directly related experience
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point
- Excellent written and spoken communication, and interpersonal skills to influence individuals at all levels within and outside the organization
- Ability to simultaneously contribute to multiple projects
- Minimum of three years progressive experience in educational, administrative, or non-profit environment