Grants and Scholarship Assistant (Temp to hire)

Sparrow Company is looking for a Grants and Scholarship Assistant for one of our clients in downtown El Paso, TX. This is a TEMP TO HIRE opportunity.

·         Grant lifecycle database management: Responsible for assisting in build out of new software, grant award documentation, document approvals, entering new applications in the database, processing payments, collecting and analyzing grantee metrics and generating reports.

·         Maintain integrity of information i.e. collective impact groups, donor advised funds (DAFs) and family foundations. in primary database and managing the inflow of applications and recommendations from web-based portal.

·         Conduct an annual evaluation of grantmaking and scholarship procedures and make recommendations regarding program improvements and adjustments to maintain the integrity of the process.

·         Complete research as necessary to stay on top of local community trends/needs and national and local philanthropic trends;

·         Join on site visits to enhance learning and understanding of our service area

Scholarship Administration:

·         Provide management and support in all aspects of scholarship administration processes from the application through the award lifecycle including, but not limited to: working with the scholarship administration vendor and their management of the online scholarship applications and award recommendations, coordinating volunteer interviewers, overseeing posting/publicity of scholarship availability, awarding payments and complying with all state and federal requirements;

·         Work with Grants & Scholarship Manager to comprehend scholarship fund criteria, ensure that all awards appropriately match the pertinent funds available and prepare first draft recommendations for the Scholarship Committee.

·         Monitor post-award student scholarship progress to ensure that all award conditions are met;

·         Collect thank you, stories and create systems to analyze persistence and completion of scholarship recipient.

·         Recommend website updates to marketing as needed;

·         Communicate effectively and with timeliness to scholarship recipients.

General:

·         Complete special projects as needed;

·         Community engagement and outreach regarding grant and scholarship opportunities;

·         Event planning as needed;

·         Responsible for meeting preparations and minutes for Program Committee.

·         Draft presentations as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         0-2 years of previous work experience

·         Bachelor’s degree required

·         Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

·         Superb project management skills with the ability to track deadline, project goals and team member responsibilities

·         Excellent computer skills (new software, Microsoft Suite Products, comfortable with new software and databases)

·         Commitment to accuracy

·         Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment

·         Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

Technologically Savvy (can learn new systems with relative ease), Data Driven, Customer Focus, Relationship Building/Communication, Project Management, Forward Thinking, Adaptability/Flexibility, Attention to Detail/Accuracy, Team Player.

M-F 8:30-5PM

Temporary/Full-time