Part time Programs Coordinator

General Summary

The Programs Coordinator performs a variety of detailed and relationship-centered responsibilities in support of the Central Community College Foundation's scholarship and donor engagement efforts. This position is responsible for the coordination, administration, and promotion of the Warren & Velda Wilson Foundation Scholarship Program, which awards approximately 200 scholarships annually to students from South Central Nebraska attending Nebraska colleges.

In addition, the position supports the management of other Foundation scholarship programs and plays a key role in enhancing donor experiences, stewardship, and cultivation efforts. The Programs Coordinator ensures accuracy, timeliness, and a high level of service in all scholarship-related processes while supporting the Foundation's mission to expand student opportunity. This position may also assume responsibility for additional programs as determined by the Foundation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and administers the Warren & Velda Wilson Foundation Scholarship Program, including application processes, selection coordination, communication with applicants and high school counselors, and maintenance of accurate records.
• Develops and implements communication and strategies to promote scholarship opportunities and increase applicant engagement.
• Recruits, trains, and supports scholarship reviewers to ensure a consistent, fair, and effective selection process.
• Manages and administers scholarship award software, ensuring accurate setup, data integrity, reporting, and user support.
• Assists in the coordination and administration of additional Central Community College Foundation scholarship programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Maintains and updates scholarship records and donor data within the Foundation's database systems.
• Supports scholarship awarding processes, including communication with recipients, tracking of awards, and coordination with college staff.
• Assists in the development and execution of donor stewardship and cultivation efforts, including scholarship recipient communications, donor reports, and engagement activities.
• Coordinates donor experience initiatives related to scholarship programs, including events, recognition, and reporting.
• Collaborates with Foundation staff to ensure alignment of scholarship activities with fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Provides exceptional customer service to students, donors, board members, reviewers, and community partners.
• Assists with preparation of reports, correspondence, and materials related to scholarship programs and donor engagement.
• Supports Foundation events and activities as needed, particularly those connected to scholarships and donor stewardship.
• Performs some data entry, tracking, and reporting functions within Raiser's Edge or other systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
• Participates in Foundation staff meetings and contributes to continuous improvement of scholarship and donor engagement processes.
• Assumes responsibility for additional programs and initiatives as assigned by the Foundation.