Community Scholarship Advisor (PT)- 704

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

2d•$17

About The Position

The job of Community Scholarship Advisor is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for promoting student successes and responding to individual and group needs by addressing academic, career and personal development for all students.

Requirements

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to analyze, facilitate meetings, guide others, manage projects and programs, plan and monitor activities, and effectively solve problems
Ability to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, present information to others; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions
Knowledgeable of codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and community resources
Ability to professionally read, write, speak, and present in English with proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary
Ability to provide leadership and direction, motivate others and take initiative
Ability to work flexible and extended hours to meet student needs
Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

Nice To Haves

One year job-related experience
Experience in a K-12 special education or public employment environment

Responsibilities

Assist students and parents (e.g., financial aid, college materials, applications, online registration, scholarships, etc.) to support activities necessary for securing financial aid for post-graduation academic and vocational opportunities
Conduct student workshops and presentations (e.g., scholarships, aid, saving for college, resume building, etc.) to provide students with information regarding occupational programs and other post-high school opportunities
Market the Community Scholarship Program to provide information about scholarship opportunities and financial aid resources through multiple outlets.
Publicize student successes
Coordinate payout of scholarship funds including single and multiple-year payout schedules and endowments through internal and external sources to oversee the distribution and ensure compliance with financial guidelines and regulations
Coordinate with principal for internal and external resources (e.g., employees, district staff, volunteers, donors, presenters, parents, students, etc.) to ensure that required tasks are completed correctly and within specific timeframes
Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records to ensure the availability of materials for internal use and distribution as required
Monitor, interpret, and report data and results for the Community Scholarship Program and institutional and corporate awards to ensure compliance within each area
Operation of financial record keeping and software (e.g., Quickbooks, Excel, etc.) to maintain accurate records
Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops, and committees (e.g., alumni banquets/events, book awards, school/community/club events, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform functions and remain knowledgeable with program guidelines
Research educational and career opportunities to provide students with information on educational and career opportunities
Perform multiple tasks and meet objectives under changing job conditions
Prepare a variety of documents, reports, and written materials (e.g., individual awards, invitations, event programs, bulletins, reports, etc.) to communicate information to parents, and staff; provide written support, develop recommendations and convey information
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to meet student needs including flexible and extended hours
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit