Scholarship & Program Manager

Thank you for your interest in joining Coastal Community Foundation team. Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is an Equal Opportunity Employer with offices in North Charleston and Beaufort, as well as four affiliate foundations. We serve all nine counties on South Carolina’s coast: Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry and Jasper counties.

Established in 1974, Coastal Community Foundation works to create vibrant communities by identifying the challenges facing the region and bringing together resources to address them. Coastal Community Foundation is the largest community foundation in South Carolina, managing more than 700 charitable funds established by individuals, families and organizations and awarding tens of millions of dollars in grants and scholarships each year.

Financial resources are among the many tools we employ in our effort to create vibrant communities. Throughout our history we have served as conveners to bring residents and leaders together to facilitate solutions to community-wide challenges such as housing affordability, economic mobility, quality education and physical and mental well-being. We also have a long history of helping nonprofits build their capacity, and incubating grassroots causes to provide them with structural support, so they grow into fully operational organizations.

Why work for us?

When you join Coastal Community Foundation, you join a dedicated staff and Board of Directors working to be the reason why education, housing and access to opportunities are more equitable; working to be the reason why donors advance positive outcomes in their communities; and working to be the reason why our region thrives, together.

We take that same approach and dedication to supporting our staff members to ensure their success at work and outside of the work environment. We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package, including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Insurance (health, dental, vision, life, disibility), 401(k), and professional training and development opportunities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Inclusion with equity is one of our four core values at Coastal Community Foundation, so we not only work to recruit diverse candidates, we work to ensure our team members have all the tools they need to be successful. Our purpose is most effectively fulfilled through proactively supporting the values of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Diversity may be measured by, but is not limited to, differences in age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic circumstance, class, religion, disability, geography, and profession. We acknowledge and respect the many differences that comprise thriving communities and seek diversity in our staff to ensure that a range of perspectives, opinions and experiences are recognized and acted upon in achieving our purpose.

It is our intention to promote a fully equitable philanthropic sector that justly represents and serves all our constituencies. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, of LGBTQ+ identity and of other historically marginalized communities.

About this position

The Scholarship & Program Manager is responsible for the implementation, project management, and coordination of the newly established college readiness and scholar program in rural, county, general scholarship offerings and support for CCF’s current college readiness and scholars programming.

Essential Functions

• With oversight from Program Director, manages all aspects of Allendale College Readiness and Scholars program execution, including but not limited to: marketing and outreach, recruitment, dissemination of applications, organization of selection process, comprehensive support including one-on-one visits with students and their families, and the planning and execution of trainings and/or events associated with the program.
• Creates detailed outreach plans designed to reach qualified candidates in Allendale County, including specific steps for reaching underserved communities and building a working relationship with Allendale Fairfax High School.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Student Success Managers and those contracted for programming.
• Conducts needs assessment of individual students.
• Offers college search, admissions, scholarships, financial aid/literacy, learning skills, time management, career, and college exploration.
• Interprets and applies college admissions standards and policies in determining student eligibility and standing.
• Provides information about various types of financial aid and assists with the completion of applications for financial aid.
• Provides opportunities to visit selected colleges and universities.
• Coordinates with appropriate departments to provide holistic and streamlined services.
• Provides support for CCF scholarship programs, generally including review, coordination, and direct support to Program Director.
• Provides administrative support for College Readiness, Scholars and Scholarship Programs as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Assists donors, students, families, high school personnel and the general public in a courteous, helpful and respectful manner, with everyone given equal consideration.
• Supports the Foundation’s practice of encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of all that it does.
• Responds to requests for information regarding the Foundation’s scholarship programs.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, providing services, and/or program planning and implementation.
• Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously and successfully, with keen attention to detail.
• Results-oriented thinking and behavior.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 –3 years’ experience in school counseling, college admissions, financial aid or related field.
• Priority is given to candidates who live nearby or within Allendale County.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for long periods.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and lift small items (less than 20 pounds).
• Continuously operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with colleagues and the public. Must be able to exchange accurate information.

Application Deadline

Please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.