Program Specialist Job at Central New Mexico Community College
Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM 87106
$41,555 - $49,867 a year
Compensation
$41,555.00-$49,867.00
Limited Term End Date
7-4-2025
Position Summary
Under limited supervision, the Scholarship Program Specialist is responsible for processing applications for individuals who are participants in an ongoing scholarship and/or pay incentive program. The Scholarship Program Specialist serves as the primary contact for current and prospective students in various programs and serves as a resource for information and manages the day-to-day administrative operations of the program, including coaching and counseling students, maintaining comprehensive records systems, and helping monitor and process financial awards.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides for the day-to-day activities related to scholarship and pay incentive program including, but not limited to: maintenance of program records and databases, completing online forms, providing technical support and guidance, and developing tracking methods to track applicant status.
- Performs a high level of customer contact related to applications, documentation, and program information and services.
- Initiates outbound and handles inbound calls, chats, emails, Instant Messaging, MS SharePoint, and other communication tools.
- Advises and counsels assigned students in understanding the expectations of the program and overcoming obstacles to ensure success.
- Receives, screens, researches, evaluates, and analyzes employment verification, degree plans, transcripts, class schedules, and other documents to determine program eligibility and awards.
- Assists, monitors, and processes financial awards.
- Counsels students and uses professional judgment to award maximum aid to students with unusual circumstances.
- Maintains current knowledge of program requirements and provides information on policies, procedures, and activities, including, but not limited to: financial aid, academic regulations, transfer processes, enrollment, registration, and other student services and academic services.
- Provides registration, enrollment, and program information for current and prospective students and manages the day-to-day administrative operations of the program.
- Advises students on how best to balance work and school to be successful.
- Conducts recruitment and outreach support such as responding to requests for information, contacting current and prospective applicants, and conducting presentations.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external constituencies across the State of New Mexico.
- Assists with analysis of programs and in the data collection for periodic and annual reports.
- Performs other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Minimum Qualifcations:
- Associates Degree and two (2) years of related experience.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
- Department is CNM Ingenuity located at Workforce Training Center
Best Consideration Date: May 27th
EEO STATEMENT:
As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
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