Community Scholarship Advisor - East High School

• FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)
• Contract Status:
  Non-Contract
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Reports To:
  
  Administrative Designee
• Starting Wage: $16.75 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/I
• Benefits:
  Not Eligible
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  01/20/2026

The job of Community Scholarship Advisor is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for promoting student successes and responding to individual and group needs by addressing academic, career and personal development for all students.

• All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to analyze, facilitate meetings, guide others, manage projects and programs, plan and monitor activities, and effectively solve problems
• Ability to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, present information to others; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Knowledgeable of codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and community resources
• Ability to professionally read, write, speak, and present in English with proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary
• Ability to provide leadership and direction, motivate others and take initiative
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours to meet student needs
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

• One year job-related experience
• Experience in a K-12 special education or public employment environment

• Assist students and parents (e.g., financial aid, college materials, applications, online registration, scholarships, etc.) to support activities necessary for securing financial aid for post-graduation academic and vocational opportunities
• Conduct student workshops and presentations (e.g., scholarships, aid, saving for college, resume building, etc.) to provide students with information regarding occupational programs and other post-high school opportunities
• Market the Community Scholarship Program to provide information about scholarship opportunities and financial aid resources through multiple outlets. Publicize student successes.
• Coordinate payout of scholarship funds including single and multiple-year payout schedules and endowments through internal and external sources to oversee the distribution and ensure compliance with financial guidelines and regulations.
• Coordinate with principal for internal and external resources (e.g., employees, district staff, volunteers, donors, presenters, parents, students, etc.) to ensure that required tasks are completed correctly and within specific time frames.
• Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records to ensure the availability of materials for internal use and distribution as required.
• Monitor, interpret, and report data and results for the Community Scholarship Program and institutional and corporate awards to ensure compliance within each area.
• Operation of financial record keeping and software (e.g., Quickbooks, Excel, etc.) to maintain accurate records.
• Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops, and committees (e.g., alumni banquet/events, book awards, school/community/club events, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform functions and remain knowledgeable with program guidelines.
• Research educational and career opportunities to provide students with information on educational and career opportunities.
• Perform multiple tasks and meet objectives under changing job conditions.
• Prepare a variety of documents, reports, and written materials (e.g., individual awards, invitations, event programs, bulletins, reports, etc.) to communicate information to parents, and staff; provide written support, develop recommendations and convey information.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to meet student needs including flexible and extended hours.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit.

EMPLOYEE

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 10% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

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