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105660 Salary Information Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff! 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 Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, students, donors, vendors, board members, and community members. Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient in videoconferencing applications, including Teams/Zoom. Ability to understand and become proficient in all processes relating to the recording and preparation of Foundation scholarships. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills including telephone and public relations skills. Excellent composition, editing, and proofreading skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to treat confidential information and situations with sensitivity and discretion. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Committed to working in a multicultural environment. Ability to demonstrate a professional, courteous demeanor. WORK ENVIRONMENT and

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Works in an office environment. Works flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends for special events, as needed. Travels between college campuses and other local destinations. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This position is eligible for Veteran's Preference.