Scholarship Assistant

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Scholarship Assistant

(Primary: Outreach & Engagement | Secondary: Awarding Support)

Primary Function

Supports scholarship programs through student outreach, engagement, and event coordination. Ensures students are informed, supported, and successfully connected to scholarship opportunities.

Responsibilities

· Conduct outreach to current and prospective students regarding scholarship opportunities.

· Support the Scholarship Administrator with awarding processes as needed.

· Follow up with students regarding applications, requirements, and deadlines.

· Coordinate student participation in scholarship events, including the annual recognition program.

· Represent scholarships at college-wide events to promote awareness and engagement.

· Assist in preparing donor stewardship materials and event-related communications.

· Support application processing, data entry, and database maintenance.

· Track RSVPs, attendance, and logistics for scholarship-related events.

· Maintain accurate records of student interactions and outreach efforts.

· Collaborate with campus departments to ensure scholarship information is accurate and accessible.

· Participate in NCC Foundation and Institutional Advancement events.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationships

· Reports to the Director of Scholarships & Stewardship.

· Works collaboratively with Institutional Advancement and campus partners.

· Supports the College’s mission through student engagement and scholarship promotion.

Qualifications

· Education: Associate’s degree required

· Experience: Experience in student services, outreach, events, or customer-facing roles preferred; entry-level candidates welcome.

Skills & Abilities:

o Strong interpersonal and communication skills

o Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

o Comfort working with diverse student populations in multiple formats (in-person, phone, virtual)

o Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems

o Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

o Positive, professional, and student-centered approach