Scholarship, Awards and Operations Specialist

About CT State Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. Position Summary The Scholarship, Awards and Operations Specialist is integral to the student impact work at the CT State Manchester campus. This position will be responsible for managing scholarship administration, which includes the application process, assisting students with detailed scholarship information, scholarship program budgeting, and managing a review committee of internal stakeholders. The Specialist manages the annual merit and financial need scholarship awards program and other awards distributed to hundreds of students throughout the year; they also foster partnerships with the bursar, financial aid, bookstore, and student affairs departments at the college. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Management of Scholarship Program: Manage annual scholarship budget Maintain the scholarship database with updated criteria and qualifying questions; primary liaison with database vendor Guide students in the application process (overview, steps, requirements, reminders, and FAQs) Manage a review committee of internal stakeholders – establish regular communication and reporting procedures, provide training on the review tools and process Analyze scholarship applications and make recommendations of awards to CT State Manchester students; partner with college bursar and financial aid offices to determine eligibility for financial aid-based scholarship awards Compile and analyze scholarship awardee data to influence program improvements and donor reporting Monitor scholarship and award agreements for compliance with donor intentions Collect and provide scholarship recipient student profiles for donor stewardship and cultivation Prepare presentations for the MCC Foundation Board of Directors Scholarship and Disbursement Committee Management of Student Supports and Awards: Primary liaison across college departments to help address student needs and provide guidance to the Office of Student Affairs on the administration of the Student Emergency Fund application and where other MCC Foundation assistance is needed Partner with the college bookstore to allocate book funds and other awards Compile and analyze awardee data for budgetary purposes and donor reporting Manage all endowed fund awards administration through the MCC Foundation, including generating payment requisitions, student award checks, and the collection of student information for donor reporting Operational and Other Responsibilities: Provide support in the creation of the Foundation’s annual report Compile and process check requests to support the scholarship and award program May manage and train Student Worker(s) on weekly assignments and special projects Organize and participate in student orientation, open house, and other related activities to promote the scholarship and award program Other administrative duties as needed Additional responsibilities include: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies Service on assigned committees and task forces Attendance at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field and up to three (3) years of professional experience in higher education institutional advancement or related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proven track record of success in the administration of an annual program, preferably with a student orientation in a higher education environment Project management experience, including budgeting Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Good proofreading skills Willingness to take on various office needs and urgent requests Proficiency with mail merger processes Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Preferred Qualifications Mastery of a customer relationship management (CRM) system or scholarship administration system Three (3) years of professional experience in higher education institutional advancement or related experience Salary and Benefits Salary: $56,881 approximate annual. CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave policies Multiple retirement plan options Comprehensive health insurance choices Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) Equity Statement Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr Connecticut State Community College