Concurrent and Scholarship Liaison

Murray State College•Ok, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Murray State College (MSC) is seeking a Concurrent and Scholarship Liaison to manage scholarship programs and coordinate concurrent enrollment initiatives. This role supports the Murray State College Foundation and institutional scholarship programs in collaboration with the MSC Foundation Director and the Director of Admissions & Recruitment. It also plays a key part in recruitment and coordination for concurrent enrollment and the Accelerated College Experience (ACE) Program, acting as a primary connection between MSC and area high schools. The Liaison ensures compliance with state standards, develops dual credit agreements, and streamlines processes to enhance efficiency and promote student success. This position reports directly to the Director of Advisement.

Requirements

Ability to operate office equipment, e.g., computer, laser printer, adding machine, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, etc.
Ability to organize, manage, and coordinate all aspects of any office situation and maintain the ability to set priorities, organize, plan, and perform assignments, daily projects and meet deadlines and commitments without immediate supervision.
Ability to schedule time and to work efficiently under pressure of deadlines.
Excellent proofreading skills for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with internal and external constituencies.
Good "people skills".
Maintain confidentiality of the college and general office business.
Possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Word Suite as well as any state-of-the-art technology.
Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently in order to interpret office correspondence and respond to visitors efficiently and effectively.
Experience of, or willingness in, working effectively in a culturally diverse workplace and/or serving clientele from a variety of racial and cultural backgrounds.
Attitude of service toward students, coworkers, and others in a tactful, courteous, and professional manner.
Maintain a pleasant atmosphere in the office, and foster positive public relations with both on-and-off-campus constituencies.
Participate in community service activities and programs.
Attend professional development activities as necessary and/or required.
In performing job functions related to assigned duties, some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying, and other movements may be required. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without a significant risk of injury to themselves or others, or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions of the job.
Bachelor’s degree and/or other combination of education and experience required.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Must have access to 24/7 reliable off-campus Internet.
Maintain NIMS training as required, including the IS-700.a and IS-100.HE tests.
Complete all training assigned by the Human Resources Department.

Nice To Haves

Experience in college advisement, scholarships or related areas preferred.
Experience and/or training in working effectively in a racially and/or culturally diverse workplace.

Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination and facilitation of the ACE Program and concurrent high school student services, including recruiting, advisement, enrollment, scheduling, and retention at all college sites.
Serve as liaison between the College and partnering high schools to support student success.
Collaborate with student support services, retention staff, academic chairs, and coaches to guide ACE students toward degree completion.
Assist with new student orientation for ACE and concurrent students.
Assist with the training and support for high school counselors.
Maintain and update concurrent program information on the College website.
Coordinate career exploration activities with high school counselors and academic coaches.
Assist in the development and implementation of recruitment and marketing strategies, including web content, publications, and event participation.
Support institutional goals for concurrent advisement and enrollment.
Participate in MSC activities, events, conferences, and professional development.
Foster an inclusive, culturally sensitive environment and comply with nondiscrimination policies.
Uphold the College mission and maintain a positive, service-oriented attitude.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Recruit and represent the scholarship department at events; conduct outreach to high school and college counselors.
Assist with implement, coordinate, and maintain College and Foundation scholarship programs, including agreements, applications, selections, and recipient communication.
Collaborate with the Foundation Office, honors and leadership sponsors, and Financial Aid in all stages of the scholarship process.
Assist with the management scholarship files, funds, audits, and software systems to ensure accurate records and compatibility with college and foundation platforms.
Organize donor thank-you letters, scholarship workshops, and staff training.
Partner with Communications and Marketing to create printed/online materials, recognition content, website updates, social media posts, and alumni communication strategies.
Manage the scholarship application process and review applications for MSC and MSC Foundation awards.
Respond to inquiries from applicants and families; serve as liaison during selection processes.
Recruit, train, and oversee scholarship readers; update training materials for selection committees.