Scholar Coordinator

About the Role

Responsible for advisement, retention support, and technical assistance to scholarship students. Provide assistance to scholarship students in obtaining their CDA Credentials, Certificate of Mastery, and/or associate’s degree in Child Development/Early Childhood.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Scholars for Excellence in Child Care caseload and work with the Child Development Scholarships Program Director to maintain program outcomes.
• Schedule, document, and complete required technical on-site visits.
• In coordination with TCC's Academic Advising Team, provide appreciative advising to scholars on caseload, including assistance with completion of paperwork (scholarship, financial aid, enrollment, filing for graduation, college applications).
• Provide information to and serve as the liaison to scholars, campus personnel, faculty, and community program partners.
• Plan, coordinate, and develop strategic recruitment and retention practices using the Scholars for Excellence in Child Care program’s best practices.
• Maintain relevant, accurate, and accessible records on program operations and program participants.
• Make travel arrangements and file travel reimbursement claims.
• Attend monthly TCC Academic Advising department and campus-specific training sessions, as well as Focus on Friday events when applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human and Family Services, or a closely related field. Degree requirement may be substituted with relevant and equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of coaching and mentoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and other software used to create and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Ability to drive and travel often.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated background in Child Development or related field.
• Familiarity with recruitment, advising, financial aid, grant management, public speaking, and working in the community.
• Experience in higher education.

Benefits

TCC values our employees by providing a benefit package as a significant component of your compensation package. Our benefits have been designed to provide important protection for you and your family in the case of illness, injury, or even death.