Job Title: Scholarship Program Specialist
Job ID: R25-29
Location: Rockefeller College
Full/Part Time: Full time
The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College seeks a service-minded individual who is committed to performing high-quality work to fill a Scholarship Program Specialist position in the Department of Early Childhood Training in Albany, NY.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Scholarship Program Specialist will review applications for the Educational Incentive Program (EIP), Quality Scholars, and Medication Administration Training (MAT) scholarship programs to determine eligibility and issue scholarship awards when applicable. Job duties include, but are not limited to:
· Complete a detailed review of EIP, Quality Scholars, and MAT scholarship applications for compliance with all program requirements and process applications accordingly pursuant to that review.
· Review courses on EIP and Quality Scholars applications to ensure they clearly reflect the subject areas required by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations.
· Use effective interviewing skills and critical thinking to obtain clarification and additional information from applicants and training organizations.
· Issue EIP, Quality Scholars, and MAT awards to eligible applicants.
· Conduct daily correspondence with EIP participants and training organizations by phone, email, and mail.
· Assist in the continued development of scholarship operating procedures.
· Assist in the development of scholarship program materials.
· Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
2) One year of relevant experience.
3) Excellent communication (interpersonal, written, and verbal), customer service, and telephone skills.
4) Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to complete tasks with a strong attention to detail.
5) Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
6) Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.
7) Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access).
8) Ability to maintain confidentiality.
9) Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
10) Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICAIONS:
1) Fluency in Spanish.
2) Familiarity or experience working in child care.
3) Familiarity or experience working with the Educational Incentive Program.
COMPENSATION: Salary is expected to be between $45,000 and $49,878 (annual).
SPECIAL NOTES: Employment is with The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that administers sponsored program activity for the University at Albany
FLSA: Non-Exempt
BENEFITS: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Please see the RF Benefits Flyer for more information.
HOW TO APPLY:
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, the contact information for three work-related references, and a cover letter. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
To apply go to http://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=189244
Applicants may also visit our website at www.pdp.albany.edu for more information.
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.