Programs Coordinator
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Position: Programs Coordinator Reports to: Sr. Outreach Programs Manager Location: Gardena, CA Posting Date: TBD Who We Are/What We Do Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. HSF strives to make college education a top priority for every Latino family across the nation, mobilizing our community to proactively advance that goal – each individual, over a lifetime, in every way he/she can. HSF seeks to give its Scholars all the tools they need to do well in their course work, graduate, enter a profession, excel, help lead our nation going forward, and mentor the generations to come. As the nation’s largest not-forprofit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, the Fund has awarded over $470 million in scholarships and provides a range of ancillary programs for students, HSF Scholars, Alumni, and parents. For more information about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, please visit: HSF.net. Responsibilities The Programs Coordinator helps to prepare for, promote and execute various student and parent engagement initiatives on behalf of HSF. The primary programs include College 101, College Camp, Youth Leadership Institute, and the National Leadership Conference. This individual reports to the Sr. Outreach Programs Manager, but also helps support community engagement initiatives that originate across HSF’s regions. Specifically, 1. Responsible for identifying and following up with regional contacts for HSF outreach initiatives 2. Maintain a database of district superintendents, school board members, community partners, and all other relevant personnel within targeted outreach regions 3. Support promotional and collaborative messaging for College 101, College Camp, Youth Leadership Institute, and all other HSF community engagement initiatives, as needed 4. Serve as a session facilitator and deliver program content at outreach events, if needed 5. Maintain data and conduct research, as needed 6. Support on-site logistics for HSF outreach events in various cities, as needed 7. Perform other tasks, as needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and passion for interacting with student and parents, liasing with community organizations, and executing community outreach initiatives Strong communication and interpersonal skills Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills Experience building a local network and skilled at developing personal connections Computer skills required (software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat) Excellent organization skills, research oriented, and independently motivated Equal Opportunity Employer Critical Attributes Must be detail-oriented, resourceful and highly organized Written and oral proficiency in Spanish language preferred Must be task-oriented and self-starter Must be able to work and adapt in a fast-paced, professional working environment. Demonstrated ability to work in a team Strong ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and work assignments, with grace under pressure Ability to interact with variety of audiences, from college students to senior professionals Willingness to travel up to 20% and work some evenings and weekends, when necessary Other Criteria The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; this position requires: Constant sitting or standing, Some walking around Occasionally lifting no more than 20 lbs. To Apply: email resume & cover letter to employment@hsf.net Equal Opportunity Employer
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