Part-time Program Administrator

ABOUT SCHOLARSHIP PLUS

Scholarship Plus is a college success program that supports New York City students from low-income households through the full journey of college with a four-year scholarship, plus a community that opens opportunities for life.

In addition to a scholarship, Scholarship Plus offers individualized advising, and career readiness throughout college so that scholars graduate debt-free and on time.

We have maintained a 98% college graduation rate over fifteen years. Our mission is for students to thrive while they are in college alongside more privileged peers. Every student needs something different, and we meet them where they are.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Program Administrator to join our dynamic team. In this part-time, fully remote role, you will provide crucial administrative support across multiple divisions of the organization, including operational, program, and scholar support. As a key member of our team, you will help manage day-to-day tasks, assist with events and communications, and ensure smooth operations to support both our scholars and alumni. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education, equity, and supporting the success of underserved students.

This position is NYC-based. While work will be remote, there are in-person events a few times a year that will also be NYC-based. Applicants will need to live in the New York Tri-state area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A genuine passion for the mission of Scholarship Plus
• You are open-minded, dedicated to advancing equity, and thoughtful about language to support the delivery of inclusive programs.
• Work independently, efficiently with go-getter attitude, and highly responsive within agreed-upon hours
• Proactive and keen to tackle new projects and apply organizational systems
• Administrative experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Google Suite (Google Sheets, Doc, Forms, etc.) Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, Notion
• Comfortable and interested in learning new technologies (e.g. WizeHive, Bloomerang, Stripe, etc.)
• Flexibility and desire to work as part of a small team and growing organization
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or current college student with relevant experience in program management, education, or nonprofit work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide administrative support across SPlus divisions: operational, program, and scholar support.

Program

• Communicate through email with scholars regarding semester updates, transcripts, expense receipts, onboarding documentation
• Process stipends for scholars
• Assist with maintenance and creation of spreadsheets/databases to manage internal and external systems

Communication

• Send weekly resource email to students
• Send students emails and text messages about programmatic requirements, updates and reminders
• Assist with creating the Annual Report

Events

• Assist with the planning and execution of annual events
• Create, send, and track of event and workshop invitations and support the planning and execution of events

Development

• Entering donor/gift information to donor database (Bloomerang)
• Help set up and run customized donor reports (Bloomerang)
• Write and send acknowledgment letters to donors via email or mail

SCHOLARSHIP PLUS OFFERS/BENEFITS

• $30 an hour for 20 hours a week.
• Part-time with potential opportunity for full-time
• Benefits for part-time work include: FICA, Unemployment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Workers Compensation.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@scholarshipplus.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Scholarship Plus is dedicated to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment throughout our organization. We aim to cultivate a culture where every team member, student, and community member feels a sense of belonging, trust, and value. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strongly invite candidates from historically underrepresented communities to apply.