Current Openings

Scholarship Program Coordinator

Carson Scholars Fund, Inc.
Full-time Position
Non-Exempt

Job Description
The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by retired world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy, to elevate academic achievement and create positive literacy cultures in schools. The Carson Scholars Fund supports two main initiatives: The Carson Scholars Program and the Ben Carson Reading Project. Our scholarship program recognizes and rewards students who have embraced high levels of academic excellence and community service with $1,000 college scholarships. The reading project provides funding to schools to build and maintain reading rooms – warm, inviting rooms where children discover the joy of independent, leisure reading. Carson Scholar alumni and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Role Overview
The Carson Scholars Fund is looking for a dynamic individual to join our growing team. The scholarship program coordinator will play a vital role in the expansion of the Carson Scholars Program. We are looking for an individual with creative thinking to bring to life new ideas and ignite unprecedented growth in the organization. This position will work closely with the executive director and scholarship director in the Towson, Maryland office. The ideal candidate will have experience in program coordination/support and be knowledgeable in educational trends.

Responsibilities of the Scholarship Program Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with all aspects of the scholarship program including outreach to schools, follow-up to Carson Scholars, application distribution, and maintenance of scholarship database. This position will have a hands-on role with all aspects of our scholarship program.
• Support the success of all scholarship program activities including annual awards banquets, scholar payouts, and application processing and scoring.
• Support the expansion of the scholarship program through researching potential areas of expansion, conducting outreach to schools and forming relationship with school partners.
• Foster a network of Carson Scholars that provides resources and engages scholars at all levels – especially CSF Alumni.
• Track, record, and compile scholarship program performance data. Analyze program results and present findings to management.
• Seek out new and creative program ideas to implement.
• Support the scholarship director with all communications including newsletters, brochures and research support, social media, website content.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Basic data management skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience with event planning a plus

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications in the range of $40,000 – $48,000 annually. Benefits include health insurance, including vision and dental, retirement plan, generous paid time off and a hybrid work schedule (2 days per week remote).

Statement of Non-Discrimination: The Carson Scholars Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, physical demands and skills required of personnel so classified.

Candidates should submit a letter of interest, salary requirements, and current resume to:
Katie Coleman, Executive Director, kcoleman@carsonscholars.org