Community Scholarship Advisor (PT)- 704

Position Details

Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Administrative Designee

Starting Wage: $ 16.75 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/I

Benefits: Not Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 01/20/2026

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Positions Available: 1

JOB SUMMARY

The job of Community Scholarship Advisor is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for promoting student successes and responding to individual and group needs by addressing academic, career and personal development for all students.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Ability to analyze, facilitate meetings, guide others, manage projects and programs, plan and monitor activities, and effectively solve problems
3. Ability to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, present information to others; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions
4. Knowledgeable of codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and community resources
5. Ability to professionally read, write, speak, and present in English with proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary
6. Ability to provide leadership and direction, motivate others and take initiative
7. Ability to work flexible and extended hours to meet student needs
8. Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. One year job-related experience
2. Experience in a K-12 special education or public employment environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist students and parents (e.g., financial aid, college materials, applications, online registration, scholarships, etc.) to support activities necessary for securing financial aid for post-graduation academic and vocational opportunities
2. Conduct student workshops and presentations (e.g., scholarships, aid, saving for college, resume building, etc.) to provide students with information regarding occupational programs and other post-high school opportunities
3. Market the Community Scholarship Program to provide information about scholarship opportunities and financial aid resources through multiple outlets. Publicize student successes
4. Coordinate payout of scholarship funds including single and multiple-year payout schedules and endowments through internal and external sources to oversee the distribution and ensure compliance with financial guidelines and regulations
5. Coordinate with principal for internal and external resources (e.g., employees, district staff, volunteers, donors, presenters, parents, students, etc.) to ensure that required tasks are completed correctly and within specific timeframes
6. Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records to ensure the availability of materials for internal use and distribution as required
7. Monitor, interpret, and report data and results for the Community Scholarship Program and institutional and corporate awards to ensure compliance within each area
8. Operation of financial record keeping and software (e.g., Quickbooks, Excel, etc.) to maintain accurate records
9. Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops, and committees (e.g., alumni banquets/events, book awards, school/community/club events, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform functions and remain knowledgeable with program guidelines
10. Research educational and career opportunities to provide students with information on educational and career opportunities
11. Perform multiple tasks and meet objectives under changing job conditions
12. Prepare a variety of documents, reports, and written materials (e.g., individual awards, invitations, event programs, bulletins, reports, etc.) to communicate information to parents, and staff; provide written support, develop recommendations and convey information
13. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
14. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to meet student needs including flexible and extended hours
15. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 10% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.