POSITION SUMMARY

The Davis Maine Scholarship Coordinator supports the Davis Maine Scholarship program, its first-generation college students, and their families, and develops programming for the students while in high school continuing into college, and through to graduation. The Davis Maine Scholarship Coordinator is a part of the Mission’s student engagement and scholarship team. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Core Qualifications

• Experience with schools and/or organizations that serve first-generation college students from low income, rural backgrounds
• Experience with scholarship and college transition, persistence, and completion programs
• Experience working with and developing models that support families
• Familiarity with current literature and ideas about first-generation students and college success
• Ability to establish credibility and rapport with funders, school and college officials, and students and their families
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Computer literacy, especially with Word and Excel; familiarity with databases

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A minimum of five years of experience in high school or college admissions, scholarship management, guidance, advising, and/or college transition support

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of Downeast Maine
• Experience with student case management, advising, and student success

POSITION CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

• Primarily office or remote work environment
• On-site school and home visits

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods in a stationary position at desk using a computer and keyboard

Travel Requirements

• Regular travel to homes and schools in Hancock and Washington counties
• Regular travel to partner colleges in Southern Maine and Massachusetts
• Occasional travel to major funders and conferences in and out of state
• Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight events; availability to students in off hours
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van with individuals in the vehicle

Core Responsibilities

• Facilitate recruitment activities and selection of students for the Davis Maine Scholarship
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with selected students and their families through individual case management and family meetings from the time students are selected up through their college graduation
• Implement retreats, workshops, trips, and events for Davis Maine Scholars, potential Davis Maine Scholars, and their families
• Work with supervisor and marketing team to produce the Davis Maine Scholarship Celebration
• Develop and implement a peer mentoring program for current Scholars
• Develop and implement an alumni program for Davis Maine Scholars
• Collaborate with EdGE Secondary Youth Development Coordinators to create opportunities for Davis Maine Scholars to interact with Mission Scholars and Journey participants, when appropriate
• Serve as a team member and resource for the Mission’s college preparation and transition programs
• Manage program expenses as directed by supervisor
• Collaborate as needed with the Mission’s marketing team to produce appropriate PR materials including photographs, newsletter and Bulletin stories, social media posts, and website updates
• Represent the Davis Maine Scholarship program with partners and external audiences, as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

As Part of Maine Seacoast Mission

• Promote and embody the Mission as a welcoming and inclusive organization, where all people are valued and respected.
• Support the values and purpose of the Maine Seacoast Mission as expressed in the mission statement and other guiding documents.
• Uphold the reputation of the Mission and honor the trust built over generations between the Mission and the communities with which we work.