K-12 Scholarship Programs - Program Specialist I

Tallahassee Community College • Tallahassee, FL

66d • $37,400

About The Position

As a Program Specialist I, you'll play a key role in providing vital administrative and technical support for the Scholarship Programs by ensuring accurate communication, data management, and compliance among participating private schools and districts. This role is responsible for maintaining program integrity through timely correspondence, verification of documentation, and accurate recordkeeping, while also assisting with training initiatives and supporting regional managers to ensure consistent program operations statewide.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Skill in operating personal computer software: Word, Excel, Access.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Knowledge of educational programs.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate and timely information to private schools regarding the Scholarship Programs.
• Assists in the facilitation and enforcement of all tasks related to the scholarship program including data management, faxes and mails documents, provides technical support to all participants; maintains and validates data, assists with trainings and materials.
• Provide technical assistance to private schools and districts regarding state scholarship programs related to eligibility requirements and program responsibilities, and document correspondence.
• Analyze and interpret documentation provided program participants for applicability, accuracy, and authenticity.
• Maintain accurate, current, records of individual private school compliance and student issues.
• Timely respond to requests from supervisors for school information, data collection and other topics related to scholarship programs.
• Assist program manager in ongoing training and mentoring of new regional managers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.
• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees