Scholar Engagement Coordinator (Grant Funded)
DESCRIPTION:
The Scholar Engagement Coordinator for the PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship Program plays a vital role in supporting student success by serving as the primary liaison between the community college, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), and PepsiCo. This position is responsible for providing direct case management services to Uplift Scholars, ensuring they have access to on- and off-campus resources, and facilitating their participation in program opportunities designed to support academic achievement and workforce readiness
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serve as the primary point of contact for communications and coordination between the community college, AACC, and PepsiCo regarding the Uplift Scholarship Program.
Conduct regular outreach and needs assessments with Uplift Scholars to identify barriers and connect them with academic, career, and personal support services.
Ensure scholars are informed of and actively participating in professional development and career readiness activities offered through the program.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the local PepsiCo team to coordinate site visits, speaking engagements, mentorship opportunities, and other scholar-industry engagement.
Collaborate with campus departments (e.g., financial aid, career services, student support) to provide holistic support for Uplift Scholars and align efforts with program goals.
Participate in regular strategy and planning discussions with AACC, PepsiCo, and internal stakeholders to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and contribute to program improvement.
Track and report scholar engagement, outcomes, and support activities in alignment with program reporting requirements.
Collect and maintain data on key performance indicators (KPIs) and assist with preparing reports for submission to AACC and the PepsiCo Foundation in accordance with grant timelines.
Partner with internal stakeholders—including Career Services, Financial Aid, the GPTC Foundation, and others—to ensure effective program administration, compliance with grant requirements, and seamless scholar support.
Support grant management activities with the GPTC Foundation, including budget tracking, documentation, and adherence to grant terms and conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned to advance the objectives of the grant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate Degree *and* One (1) year of related work experience with academic or career advisement or One (1) year work experience in post-secondary education using a student information system or K-12 school system.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a related field *and* Two (2) years of related work experience with academic or career advisement or Two (2) years’ work experience in post-secondary education using a student information system or K-12 school system.