Description
Position Purpose
The Scholarship Coordinator researches and presents opportunities for students by maintaining liaisons with higher education institutions, community businesses and organizations; providing information and/or direction to students in scholarship application; and promoting programs with staff and parents. This position will also work closely with the WBL Coordinator in assisting students as they work towards Pathways that align with their college and career readiness.
Essential Functions
- Conducts workshops and presentations to students to assist in scholarship application.
- Reviews and researches scholarship opportunities.
- Organizes guest speakers.
- Promotes program to businesses and/or civic groups to develop and maintain community interest and participation.
- Serves as ready resource to students.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Works alongside WBL Coordinator in implementing Pathways and Pathway completion for students.
- Assists counselors with Utah Futures
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Head Counselor, Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research Universities, DWS and other websites for pertinent information for students to assist in college and career readiness.
Work Environment
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
FLSA Status: Non-exempt