Program Assistant - Scholarships and Grants

Posted on October 24, 2022

Here to serve. We are stronger together.

At the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, our mission is to inspire and lead our region toward equity and shared prosperity for all.

Working with and for the community, we will make our region more equitable and prosperous for all who call the ATL home. Together

ATL is the Foundation’s strategic touchstone – a collaborative approach with community stakeholders, donors, nonprofits and others to examine the most complex challenges the region faces and to create solutions that build a thriving region.

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta leads and inspires philanthropy to increase the vitality of our region and the well-being of all residents. The Scholarships & Grants Assistant works to maintain and enhance the Foundation’s grantmaking and scholarship processes and programs. Reporting to the Scholarships Manager, this position is primarily responsible for processing student applications, supporting the administration of scholarship awards and resolution of related payment issues, providing direct support to students pursuing post-secondary education, and communicating with university financial aid offices, partners, and Foundation staff.

In addition, this position supports the grantmaking process, which includes general grants administration and backup support for grant agreement and payment processing. A successful candidate will balance effective process work with superior customer service to the Foundation’s scholarship and grant applicants and recipients.