Specialist, Foundation Scholarship

Specialist, Foundation Scholarship

Date Posted: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

Closing Date: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026

Department: Division of Inst Advancement

Position: 105660

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Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION:The Specialist, Foundation Scholarship assists in the promotion, application, and stewardship of Foundation scholarships to increase opportunity awareness, ensure timely awarding to students, and increase donor-recipient connections.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Reviews, verifies, and completes scholarship award forms for student information, account, and signature for submission to Financial Aid, including coordinating with specific student scholarship groups to receive tuition and book cost information required for award submission.2. Creates scholarship award certificates and award letters to be presented at graduation ceremonies for high school students and other recipient recognition events.3. Monitors scholarship award spreadsheet to track scholarship awards for processing invoices and annual patterns/trends. 4. Assists in hosting scholarship workshops/tutorials to guide students through the application process, including the preparation of promotional and social media materials to increase scholarship awareness, and develop content for the Foundation RaiderConnect page and manager membership roster.5. Receives, researches, and responds to student inquiries received by the Foundation by working with Student Affairs to help resolve issues.6. Summarize student stories, obtains student information release forms, photos, and messages of gratitude for use in donor relations and scholarship giving pages.7. Assists in updating Foundation giving pages and provides backup to maintain the Foundation website and social media. 8. Assists in preparation, planning, and implementation of Foundation group projects and events.9. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Associate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.2. Two years of professional or volunteer experience in an office or educational environment.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:1. Experience in data entry and written communications. 2. Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word software.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:1. Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.2. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, students, donors, vendors, board members, and community members.3. Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient in videoconferencing applications, including Teams/Zoom. 4. Ability to understand and become proficient in all processes relating to the recording and preparation of Foundation scholarships.5. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills including telephone and public relations skills. 6. Excellent composition, editing, and proofreading skills.7. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.8. Ability to treat confidential information and situations with sensitivity and discretion.9. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.10. Committed to working in a multicultural environment.11. Ability to demonstrate a professional, courteous demeanor.WORK ENVIRONMENT and SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:1. Works in an office environment.2. Works flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends for special events, as needed.3. Travels between college campuses and other local destinations.This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This position is eligible for Veteran's Preference.

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Pay Benefits and Work Schedule

Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff!We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $38,095 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including:• Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)• A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center• FRS retirement and other options• Professional Development and Paid Tuition• Free on campus parking

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Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver''s license check, previous employment and references.

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How to Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date): • Resume• Cover Letter• Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.• Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.TO ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: • From the Seminole State College Home page, scroll to the bottom and click on Employment• Click on Complete or Review an Existing Application• Select either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account • Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachments• Click on the + under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents. This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. To claim Veteran''s Preference, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans' or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

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Other Information

VETERANS'' PREFERENCE:Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida's Veteran's Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant's military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran's Preference laws.To claim Veteran''s Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans'' Preference.HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.

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