Scholarship Assistant

Jewish Family and Community Services of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the Scholarship Coordinator in all aspects of the program including; direct contact with students, committee members and parents. Assist with the overall maintenance of the database and other administrative aspects of Jewish Scholarship Service (JSS). Sensitivity to special needs of a multi-cultural client population. This position is primarily remote but may require occasional time in the office as needed.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently on projects.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Together with the Scholarship Coordinator, prepare the Annual Report, application materials, publicity materials, award letters, narratives, and other necessary materials.
Assist with database management and report design.
Assist with coordination of the application procedures. Answer questions of students and parents by phone or email.
Conduct interviews if the Scholarship Coordinator is unavailable.
Assist in proofreading application information and sending for/tracking missing information and resolving discrepancies.
Assist in proofing the summary sheets for the JSS allocation meeting.
Assist in check distribution.
Serves as Coordinator in Coordinator’s absence
Coordinate and distribute checks after decisions have been made.
Other Duties as assigned.