Higher Education Scholarship Program Assistant Position Available In Lauderdale, Alabama

Higher Education Scholarship Program Assistant 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Florence, AL 35633 Are you mission-minded and passionate about helping youth in your community and making a lasting impact on someone’s life? We are currently seeking a dedicated Scholarship Program Assistant for our Higher Education Program who will serve as a positive role model to support, lead, and encourage young people. You will have the opportunity to form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities that promote the overall well-being of youth. Our employees are dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission by inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with an organization driven by its powerful mission to make a difference. For over 130 years, we have answered the call to serve, bringing life to our ongoing mission to care for children and families in crisis through homes, healing, and hope. What you’ll do: The Scholarship Program Assistant works closely with the Higher Education Program Manager to provide a supportive living environment that is conducive to the academic and personal growth of college students. The Higher Education Program Assistant will live in the Higher Education Home with students to provide supervision and assistance as needed on a 24-hour basis. The Scholarship Program Assistant will work varying hours depending on the resident’s needs. To be considered, you should: Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program at an accredited college or university. Currently enrolled students in their senior year of a bachelor’s program will also be considered. Have previous experience as a resident assistant and/or experience in working with youth in foster care or an alternative care setting. Have experience living in on-campus housing. Have previous experience with cooking and preparing meals. Have a passion for working with a diverse student population, a commitment to student learning and development, and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Be at least 21 years of age. Have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that will allow coverage on the Agency’s insurance policy. Receive a satisfactory background check that includes a check of employment and personal references, criminal history, driving background, Abuse Registry Check, Sex Offender Check, and pass a pre-employment physical examination, including a TB skin test and drug screen.

Compensation:

Scholarship Program Assistants are provided a compensation package that includes: $1,000 monthly stipend that will be paid semi-monthly in $500 increments. $7,000 annual maximum for tuition assistance. Off-campus room and board, including utilities. $500 meal plan per semester for fall and spring semesters.

About United Methodist Children’s Home:

As followers of Christ, our passion for serving is motivated by compassion and a calling to provide homes, healing, and hope. We strive to be there for individuals who need someone to care for them when those closest to them can’t adequately provide that care. Those we serve experience hardships no one should have to face, including neglect, abuse, and abandonment. We nurture these vulnerable individuals by embracing them, meeting them where they are, and loving them unconditionally. We’re not only providing them with homes, we’re giving them a system of support and care to help them flourish. While faith is the core of our mission, we are driven by a desire to nurture, support, and prepare individuals for productive, thriving futures. We believe we can break what often becomes a cycle of neglect and circumstance for many vulnerable children and families. Our caring and compassionate team works to change the trajectory of the lives of those we serve in our homes and our programs are centered around family preservation, foster care, and school readiness.