Wolfson Scholarship Program Independent Consultant

JBI Library•New York, NY

7d•Remote

About The Position

JBI Library seeks a relationship-oriented consultant to support the growth and success of the Nathan L. and Suzanne K. Wolfson Merit Scholarship Program. The consultant will identify and recruit qualified applicants, help prospective students navigate the application process, and build an engaged community of scholarship recipients and alumni. The role focuses on reducing access barriers for students who are blind or have low vision, including students in Israel who may encounter language, cultural, or disability-related challenges. The consultant will support applicants, maintain communications and engagement with scholars, build an alumni network, conduct recruitment and outreach, and assist with scholarship program administration. The engagement is flexible and project-based, anticipated to average approximately 5–7 hours per week across the scholarship cycle, with weekly hours varying according to program needs and milestones. The term is November through June, approximately eight months, with compensation of $18,000. The consultant will work closely with JBI Library leadership and designated staff responsible for scholarship administration and development.

Requirements

Experience in scholarship administration, student services, higher education, admissions, community engagement, or nonprofit outreach.
Demonstrated commitment to disability inclusion and accessibility.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Experience engaging stakeholders across geographic and cultural boundaries.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Hebrew language proficiency.
Experience working with blind, low-vision, or print-disabled individuals.
Familiarity with Jewish communal life, Jewish educational institutions, or Jewish nonprofit organizations.
Experience working with students, disability communities, Jewish organizations, higher education, or scholarship programs.
Ability to work comfortably across American and Israeli communities.
A natural connector and community builder.
Passion for educational opportunity and accessibility.
Organization, proactivity, and responsiveness.
Ability to communicate with empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective applicants and answer questions about eligibility, application procedures, and supporting documentation.
Provide individualized guidance to applicants who are blind or have low vision.
Assist Israeli applicants and others who may need language support, accessibility accommodations, or help navigating application requirements.
Coordinate informational sessions, office hours, or webinars for prospective applicants and families.
Maintain regular communications with scholarship recipients throughout the academic year.
Develop opportunities for scholars to connect with one another and with JBI.
Establish and nurture a Wolfson Scholar alumni network.
Coordinate virtual gatherings, networking opportunities, and recognition events.
Highlight scholar achievements through stories, profiles, and other communications.
Encourage recipients to remain engaged with JBI and support future outreach efforts.
Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase awareness of the Wolfson Scholarship.
Build relationships with colleges, universities, disability resource centers, vision-related organizations, Jewish communal organizations, and leadership programs.
Conduct targeted outreach to prospective applicants in the United States, Israel, and other eligible communities.
Identify opportunities to promote the scholarship through relevant networks, conferences, online communities, and community organizations.
Assist JBI in expanding awareness of additional scholarship opportunities available through related JBI-administered funds.
Track outreach activities, applicant inquiries, and engagement efforts through application management software.
Maintain accurate records and reports regarding recruitment outcomes and scholar participation.
Collaborate closely with JBI staff throughout the scholarship cycle.
Recommend ways to strengthen recruitment, accessibility, and alumni engagement strategies.
Coordinate with the Scholarship Committee during application support and review periods, and help coordinate the scholarship ceremony and year-end reflection.
Document processes and help identify improvements for the following scholarship cycle.