Scholarship Support Specialist - LAC Group

Location: USA - DC - Washington DC

LAC Group seeks an experienced Scholarship Support Specialist to work at a prestigious government agency in the Washington DC area. The Specialist will support scholars succeed by performing administrative duties including badging, scheduling, and outreach as needed. This is a full-time, contract position with benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Support incoming scholars with administrative tasks
• Review applications and support selection of scholars
• Monitor scholar progress through the life cycle of the scholarship program
• Answer questions from the public regarding the scholarship program
• Support the scholarship program staff during the student at all stages of the scholarship program
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, organizing, and facilitation of scholarship meetings
• Participate in recruitment activities and events
• Support outreach activities for the scholarship programs as needed
• Suggest content for social media and web presence related to the scholarship program
• Assist with issuing badges for new scholars
• Draft and prepare correspondence for Manager’s signature
• Maintain a calendar of events, activities, and major deadlines for scholarship programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Communications or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Ability to work within a framework of established policies and procedures
• Consistent follow-through on all assignments, projects, and duties
• Experience multitasking in a professional environment, keeping track of all records and files
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Ability to pass a background check

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.