Scholarship Coordinator

Description:

The Scholarship Coordinator supports the direct facilitation, administration, outreach, and

ongoing success of scholarship program designed to expand educational and career

opportunities for individuals seeking higher education and professional level job training. This

role is responsible for coordinating the scholarship’s application and selection processes,

resident communication, awareness and promotion efforts, budget tracking, monitoring of

essential data points, and supporting the long-term impact of the scholarships on Rainbow’s

communities.

The Scholarship Coordinator serves as both an operational leader and relationship builder,

helping ensure scholarship opportunities are accessible, well-managed, mission-centered, and

aligned with organizational goals around education, upward mobility, and resident success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of scholarship programs.

• Manage scholarship application timelines, submissions, and review processes.

• Maintain accurate records of applicants, recipients, funding allocations, and outcomes.

• Assist in developing scholarship policies, eligibility criteria, and program procedures.

• Track deadlines for applications, renewals, verification documents, and reporting

requirements.

• Support scholarship selection committees and scheduling of review meetings.

• Host scholarship application trainings for Residents to best prepared for the application

process.

• Support “denied” resident scholarship applicants in re-applying and improving their

application.

• Increase the quantity of completed Rainbow Scholarship applications each scholarship

cycle.

• Source and identify external scholarship opportunities and programs for Rainbow

communities.

• Work closely with the scholarship management platform and the account

representatives.

Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Services, Human Services,

Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in program coordination, education support,

scholarship administration, resident services, nonprofit operations, or community

engagement preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work compassionately and professionally with diverse populations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems.

• Experience with reporting platforms such as Apricot, CRM systems, or data tracking tools

preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and

responsiveness.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Passion for educational advancement and economic mobility.

• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

• Self-motivated with strong follow-through and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Creative storytelling and the ability to turn success stories in motivational moments.

• Experience working with low-income individuals, families, youth, or underserved

populations preferred.

• Ability to oversee and operate a variety of scholarship-based programs at the same

time.