Grant Program Assistant

Job Description:

The Grant Program Assistant supports the implementation and daily operations of the Next Generation Scholars program and College Preparation Intervention Program (CPIP) – comprehensive college preparation initiatives serving Baltimore City Schools and Baltimore County Public Schools. This role coordinates student services, manages program logistics, and provides direct support to participants and families while working collaboratively with campus partners, high school partners, and community-based organizations.

Essential Job Functions:

20 % A. Student Services Coordination – Manage participant recruitment, application review, and ongoing student support services, including tutoring coordination and academic progress monitoring.

20 % B. Program Operations – Coordinate transportation logistics, campus visits, family engagement events, and Summer Academy residential programming for 100 students across four or five Baltimore City and Baltimore County high schools.

20 % C. Event Planning – Organize and execute monthly campus programming, family workshops, college visits, and special events while ensuring compliance with safety and institutional policies.

20 % D. Partnership Liaison – Serve as the primary contact with Goucher campus partners, Baltimore City Schools, and Baltimore County Public Schools personnel, community partners, and family members, providing bilingual communication support as needed.

20 % E. Data Management – Maintain comprehensive student tracking systems, prepare progress reports, and support program evaluation efforts using Slate and other database systems.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field

Preferred: Master’s degree

Professional Experience:

Required:

• One year of administrative or program/event management experience in college access programming, student services, or K-12 education, or related field
• Experience working with first-generation college students and the underrepresented population

Preferred:

• Experience with Baltimore City Schools or urban education environments

• Knowledge of the college admission and financial aid process
• Event planning and logistics coordination experience
• Experience working with diverse, multilingual families
• Bilingual Reading, Writing, and Speaking Skills (Spanish / English)
• Proficiency in database management systems and/or CRM (Slate)

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Job Category:

Staff

Pay Range:

$17.00-$20.00

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Goucher Benefits Information

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Application Instructions:

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following application materials:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• 3 references

Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Goucher College is committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.