Diocese of Tucson

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Scholarship Director

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Job Description

Santa Cruz School
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Scholarship Director Status: Full time
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Department/Location: Santa Cruz Catholic School / Tucson, AZ
Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal, the Scholarship Director is responsible for the stewardship program, including scholarship applications, registration, and collections, in supporting the School and the Diocese of Tucson in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate. The Scholarship Director shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
  • In collaboration with the principal, organize and track opportunities for scholarship and other fund-raising activities and capital campaigns.
  • Coordinate with the principal on public relations and marketing activities brochures and other required publicity.
  • Develop working relationships with STOs in the state.
  • Develop, manage, and maintain database and timeline of scholarship awards.
  • Prepare periodic scholarship updates (specifically CTSO contributions) and other reports as required by the principal.
  • Develop working relationships with families, and meeting with them 1:1 regarding scholarship needs.
  • Completing the registration and contract signing process with families
  • Communication of outstanding balances and collection of outstanding balances
  • Foster communication and work collaboratively and positively with employees and volunteers.
  • Attend the scholarship management cohort meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
Physical/Mental Requirements: Coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.
Basic Qualifications:
  • A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church. If not a baptized Catholic, must nonetheless abide by Catholic principles in the teachers professional and private life.
  • Working knowledge of parental choice options in the state.
  • Excellent communications skills including written and oral, public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
  • Knowledge of marketing.
  • Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of excel and related technology; ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality.
  • Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
  • Complete a criminal history and background check.
  • Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors or associate Degree from an accredited Institution, in Business Administration, Accounting, or similar field. OR
  • Two years experience in a position of financial responsibility
Other/Preferred Skills:
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
  • Knowledge of Catholic Schools and parish organizations
Covenants of Employment:
Santa Cruz Catholic School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the "Zero Tolerance Policy", no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the [Parish/Church] when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

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