Careers at LCC

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Scholarships and Operations Coordinator oversees the functions related to both the Foundation and College scholarship awards by soliciting and advertising scholarships to prospective applicants, soliciting and training volunteers for scholarship application review, monitoring and auditing the application system, and ensuring clear and consistent communication with all applicants. Access, review, and analyze student information and applicant information to exercise professional judgment to determine scholarship eligibility and to ensure compliance with all aspects of donor and Foundation scholarship agreements. Coordinates Foundation operations and program fund expenditures and billings and with the Executive Director, assists with the development of the Foundation's annual budget. Explores grant opportunities and leads the application process for the Foundation, coordinating with the LCC Grants department. Oversees, reviews, and creates reporting for grants awarded to, and by, the Foundation.

Alongside the Executive Director, serves as the Foundation liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors, Finance Advisory, and Executive committees. The individual will be a member of the College-wide Scholarship team and be able to serve as the college-wide expert for scholarship processes and policies of the Foundation.

Maintains a high level of communication with donors, prospects, parents, students, volunteers, and LCC staff. Has knowledge of fundraising skills including cultivation and solicitation of donors. Maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects to cultivate. Works with Foundation staff to lead, plan, and host events. Able to work independently and in a team setting. Participate with the Foundation staff in creating new resources that will support LCC students, Foundation donors, and college programs.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related work experience.

Advanced experience working with Windows-based computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) products, and database programs.

Customer service experience.

Experience in budgeting, bookkeeping, and accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five (5) years of related work experience in business and organizational support functions including office management and event planning and organization.

Experience creating written materials for publication, such as brochures or flyers.

Familiarity with grant processes and reporting.

Lansing Community College is an equal opportunity, educational institution/employer.