JFEW Scholarship Program Coordinator

• Recruit for annual cohorts by communicating with eligible students at CUNY campuses, conducting student and community outreach and collaborating with CUNY Hillels.
• Screen, interview and assess candidates to evaluate for financial and enrollment eligibility.
• Engage with participants to provide mentorship, track participation and promote continued success in the program.
• Develop, plan and facilitate professional development workshops for scholarship recipients.
• Develop and implement strategies to market, publicize and promote the program; may develop promotional materials.
• Coordinate and track scholarship processing including collecting and evaluating financial/academic information; preparing letters and funding requests for biannual scholarship awards; verbal and written communication with students and financial aid offices.
• Coordinate summer internship participation, placements, tracking, and student/employer support.
• May identify and develop appropriate internship placements for participants.
• Maintain data and records to support grant reports and renewals.
• Administrative duties include entering and updating student data and meeting information; collecting, tracking and organizing student information/documents; drafting routine correspondence.

• Bachelor’s Degree required. 1-3 years experience preferred.
• Experience working with college students preferred.
• Experience planning and facilitating professional development programming and/or providing career counseling services.
• Interest in career development or nonprofit work.
• Knowledge of financial aid process and guidelines preferred.
• Ability to provide mentorship, manage and motivate groups and individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, employers and partners.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency using technology including Microsoft Office and Google Drive for data tracking, reporting, and communication, and efficient use of the Internet.
• Adept with Instagram and other social media platforms.
• Familiarity with Jewish culture and/or experience working with Jewish organizations (or willingness to learn).
• Must be willing to travel to multiple CUNY college Hillels (Baruch, Hunter, Queens, Brooklyn, College of Staten Island) and Central Queens Center.
• Must be available to attend and facilitate occasional evening events or workshops.

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the organization.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement as a supervisee in the supervision process.
• Support the mission of Commonpoint.
• Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint staff, as assigned.

• Location/s: Central Queens (67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY, 11375)/CUNY Hillels | Hybrid.
• Annual Salary: $57,500 - $67,500.
• Non-Union Position.

Commonpoint is a community centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences through every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to connect and grow.At every stage and every age, regardless of disability or ability, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.