This position coordinates the application process of the Summer Experience Fund, an annual award program that provides qualified students with funding to conduct unpaid summer experiences. The Coordinator helps ensure that applications are completed and processed fairly and accurately, helping students access needed funds to complete an unpaid summer experience. 

Primary Job Duties:

1. Administration & Coordination:  Process applications, sort application bundles to correct staff/office for review and selection, grade short answer questions, notify students, maintain and organize award recipientsâ™ materials, and providing all follow-up as necessary.  Ensure that award recipients are notified and receive their award in a timely manner.  Manage the technical aspects of the application process through Qualtrics, Box, and Microsoft Excel. Ensure that recipients complete an evaluation of the program and participate in donor appreciation efforts.
    


2. Promotion: Work with SEF Manager to promote the program to students.

Overall, the Coordinator needs to have a facility for analyzing and managing new policies and procedures including application materials. The Coordinator will work with the SEF Manager to review the strengths and challenges of the new procedure and to make recommendations that ensure the continued growth and success of the program.

The Coordinator will work closely with the SEF Manager and other members of the Career Development team to process applications and select award winners. The Coordinator will work with the Business office to ensure that annual awards equate to the amount of funds raised through the year, and will process those funds with care and efficiency.

Qualifications:

⢠   Associate's degree is required and at least 3 years experience in office setting
⢠   Highly organized, with great attention to detail
⢠   Adept at creating and evaluating new processes and procedures
⢠   Excellent communication skills (oral and written); experience working in higher education a plus
⢠   Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database management
⢠   Ability to work on a team with many partners

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application


• Cover Letter


• Resume


• List of Three References

Pay Range:  Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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