What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Scholarship Assistant position at San Jacinto College?
Major Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Education:
This position may require occasional evening or weekend hours to support outreach events, workshops, and student engagement activities.
Work Environment
Office
Physical Activity
Sitting
Standing
Walking
Lifting up to 25 lbs
Salary Grade: CLERI
Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule
Requisition Number: req6327
Posting Close Date: 6/26/2026
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist with processing scholarship applications, maintaining records, and updating student information in college systems.
- Assist with scholarship outreach events and workshop efforts, including preparing communication materials, presentations, and informational sessions.
- Assist with verifying application completeness and gathering required documentation for scholarship review.
- Support scholarship awarding and disbursement processes by entering data, generating reports and assisting with account reviews.
- Respond to student inquiries regarding scholarship opportunities, application requirements, deadlines, and award status through email, phone, and in-person interactions.
- Maintain scholarship files, records, and electronic documents in accordance with department procedures.
- Assist with special projects, data collection, and routine reporting as assigned by the Scholarship Manager.
- Assist with campus activities.
- Attend department meetings and training sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to provide courteous customer service to students, employees, and community members.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and data.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently on routine assignments and as part of a team.
- Basic understanding of office procedures and customer service practices.
- Ability to learn college policies, procedures, and software systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Associate Degree from an accredited institution.
- One (1) year of clerical, administrative support, customer service, financial aid, scholarships, higher education, or related experience.
- Experience working in a college or university environment.
- Experience using Banner or similar student information systems.
- Experience working with scholarships, financial aid, or grant programs.
This position may require occasional evening or weekend hours to support outreach events, workshops, and student engagement activities.
Work Environment
Office
Physical Activity
Sitting
Standing
Walking
Lifting up to 25 lbs
Salary Grade: CLERI
Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule
Requisition Number: req6327
Posting Close Date: 6/26/2026