What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants and Scholarships Clerk. position at Sparrow Texas?
Local non-profit organization is currently seeking an experienced Grants & Scholarship administrator to join their team in downtown El Paso.
The Grants & Scholarship Clerk is responsible for managing the application process for grants and scholarships.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Receiving and reviewing scholarship applications, verifying eligibility criteria based on academic performance, financial need, and other factors.
- Entering student data into the scholarship management system, including demographic information, academic transcripts, and other relevant details.
- Checking for completeness of applications, ensuring all required documents are submitted.
- Maintaining accurate and updated records of scholarship applicants, including contact information, application status, and award details.
- Generating reports on application volume, eligibility trends, and award distribution.
- Maintaining accurate and updated records of scholarship applicants, including contact information, application status, and award details.
- Generating reports on application volume, eligibility trends, and award distribution.
- Answering inquiries from potential applicants regarding eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines.
- Sending notification emails to applicants regarding application status, award decisions, and necessary follow-up steps.
- Communicating with donors and scholarship sponsors regarding application details and recipient selections.
- Assisting with scholarship application review processes, including coordinating with reviewers and compiling evaluation scores.
- Preparing scholarship award letters and necessary documentation.
- Organizing scholarship events and recognition ceremonies.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have 2 years of non-profit office experience.
- Experience with Grants & Scholarships is required.
- Must have great attention to detail, accurate data entry and meticulous review of application materials is crucial.
- Needs to possess strong organizational skills, effectively managing a high volume of applications.
- Strong and excellent communication skills required with applicants, donors and internal stake holders.
- Must be computer proficient.
- Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish.
- Should possess a team player and friendly outgoing personality.
- Applicants may be subject to a background check.*
- A pre-employment drug screening may be required as a condition of employment.
* A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire, and we will consider factors such as your age at the time, the timing and nature of the offense, its seriousness, and any rehabilitation efforts when determining your suitability for the role.
Sparrow Company Executive Search & Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $15