Programs Coordinator

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Position:
Programs Coordinator
Reports to: Sr. Outreach Programs Manager
Location:
Gardena, CA
Posting Date: TBD
Who We Are/What We Do
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers Latino families with the knowledge and
resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services
to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. HSF strives to make college education
a top priority for every Latino family across the nation, mobilizing our community to proactively
advance that goal – each individual, over a lifetime, in every way he/she can. HSF seeks to give its
Scholars all the tools they need to do well in their course work, graduate, enter a profession, excel, help
lead our nation going forward, and mentor the generations to come. As the nation’s largest not-forprofit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, the Fund has awarded over $470
million in scholarships and provides a range of ancillary programs for students, HSF Scholars, Alumni,
and parents. For more information about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, please visit: HSF.net.
Responsibilities
The Programs Coordinator helps to prepare for, promote and execute various student and parent
engagement initiatives on behalf of HSF. The primary programs include College 101, College Camp,
Youth Leadership Institute, and the National Leadership Conference. This individual reports to the Sr.
Outreach Programs Manager, but also helps support community engagement initiatives that originate
across HSF’s regions. Specifically,
1. Responsible for identifying and following up with regional contacts for HSF outreach initiatives
2. Maintain a database of district superintendents, school board members, community partners, and all
other relevant personnel within targeted outreach regions
3. Support promotional and collaborative messaging for College 101, College Camp, Youth Leadership
Institute, and all other HSF community engagement initiatives, as needed
4. Serve as a session facilitator and deliver program content at outreach events, if needed
5. Maintain data and conduct research, as needed
6. Support on-site logistics for HSF outreach events in various cities, as needed
7. Perform other tasks, as needed
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and passion for interacting with student and parents, liasing with
community organizations, and executing community outreach initiatives
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Experience building a local network and skilled at developing personal connections
Computer skills required (software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat)
Excellent organization skills, research oriented, and independently motivated
Equal Opportunity Employer
Critical Attributes
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Must be detail-oriented, resourceful and highly organized
Written and oral proficiency in Spanish language preferred
Must be task-oriented and self-starter
Must be able to work and adapt in a fast-paced, professional working environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team
Strong ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and work assignments, with grace under
pressure
Ability to interact with variety of audiences, from college students to senior professionals
Willingness to travel up to 20% and work some evenings and weekends, when necessary
Other Criteria
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job; this position requires:
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Constant sitting or standing,
Some walking around
Occasionally lifting no more than 20 lbs.
To Apply: email resume & cover letter to employment@hsf.net
Equal Opportunity Employer