Wolfson Scholarship Program Independent Consultant

JBI Library•New York, NY

9d•Remote

About The Position

JBI Library seeks a passionate, 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 work particularly focuses on reducing access barriers for students who are blind or have low vision, including students in Israel who may face language, cultural, or disability-related challenges. The engagement is project-based and flexible, anticipated to average approximately 5–7 hours per week across the scholarship cycle, with hours varying according to the work and the needs of each phase. The scholarship cycle runs from November through June and includes recruitment and applicant support, coordination with the Scholarship Committee, recipient notifications, a scholarship ceremony, documentation, and year-end reflection. 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.
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.
Demonstrated commitment to disability inclusion and accessibility.

Nice To Haves

Hebrew language proficiency is strongly preferred.
Experience working with blind, low-vision, or print-disabled individuals.
Familiarity with Jewish communal life, Jewish educational institutions, or Jewish nonprofit organizations.
A natural connector and community builder who is comfortable working across American and Israeli communities.
Passion for educational opportunity and accessibility.
Organized, proactive, and highly responsive approach.
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, including Israeli applicants and others who may need language support, accessibility accommodations, or help navigating requirements.
Coordinate informational sessions, office hours, or webinars for prospective applicants and families.
Maintain regular communications with scholarship recipients throughout the academic year and create opportunities for scholars to connect with each other and 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, and encourage recipients to stay engaged with JBI and support future outreach.
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, and identify relevant networks, conferences, online communities, and community organizations for promotion.
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 on recruitment outcomes and scholar participation.
Collaborate with JBI staff throughout the scholarship cycle and recommend ways to strengthen recruitment, accessibility, and alumni engagement.
Coordinate with the Scholarship Committee during application review and meetings, recipient selection and notifications, and year-end reflection; help complete and document the annual cycle.