Scholarship Officer

The Christian Education Network (CEN) Scholarship Officer is responsible for advancing the mission of the CEN Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) by managing scholarship programs, donor relations and school partnerships.

Reports to: CEN Growth and Development Director

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Compensation: Full-time, Salaried/Exempt

Location: CCV Office in Columbus, Ohio, with Occasional Statewide Travel

Benefits: PTO (Paid Time Off), 10 Paid Holidays, Monthly Cell Phone Allotment, Mileage, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (CCV covers 75% of premium), Life Insurance, 3% Match on Retirement Plan Available after 1 Year

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to promote the CEN SGO to parents, donors, and schools.
• Support participating schools in their local marketing efforts by providing materials, coaching, and guidance on effectively communicating scholarship opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for participating schools, donors, and scholarship applicants while providing exceptional customer service and timely support.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective schools to expand participation the SGO program.
• Provide reports and updates on scholarship distribution, financial activity, and impact metrics.
• Collaborate with leadership to set goals for scholarship growth, donor engagement, and impact expansion.
• Serve SGO participating schools with a customer service mindset.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Qualifications & Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Experience working for an SGO or a school participating in a SGO preferred.
• Sales or marketing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service and stewardship.
  
  

Character and Spiritual

• Mature Christian, currently attending or pursuing attendance in a local church.
• Agreement with and adherence to CCV’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrated commitment to CCV’s mission and position on Core Issues.
• Ability to work discreetly with confidential information.
• Trustworthy, responsible, tactful, diplomatic, and focused on building consensus rather than emphasizing differences.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism focused on client/constituent relationships.