Scholarship Support Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Make A Difference Leadership Foundation Full time

MAD LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION VACANCY

**Job Title**:
Scholar Coordinator

**Team**:
Scholar Support Unit

**Contract Term**:
Fulltime Position

**Reports To**:
Manager: Scholar Support Unit

**Primary Location**:
Cape Town

**About Make A Difference Leadership Foundation**

Make A Difference Leadership Foundation provides opportunities for young South Africans to reach their potential. Our scholarship programme helps scholars access quality education and provides support for personal and leadership development. We believe that investing in young people today will create a better future for South Africa tomorrow.

Our team of experts provides comprehensive support to scholars, removing any barriers they may face. By focusing on individual development, we prepare scholars for success in their academic and professional lives.

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of our scholars and giving them the tools, they need to succeed. Join us in creating a bright future for South Africa

**Main Purpose of Role**

As Scholar Coordinator, it is essential to employ the person-centred approach in order to ensure comprehensive support for high school learners and tertiary students alike. Keeping in touch with the scholars is critical; assessing needs and issues they may face while also pointing them towards personal growth chances are all part of providing these individuals with the best opportunity to realise their full potential.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide comprehensive support to several scholars through regular contact, virtual and in-person.
- Keep accurate written records of all scholar and scholar-related meetings, communications, and interventions in accordance with the organisation’s requirements.
- Build strong connections with scholars and other stakeholders to facilitate effective scholar support.
- Regularly liaise with external stakeholders to provide efficient support and enhance opportunities and support for scholars.
- Actively participate in team-based activities to contribute ideas around the development of the program and its practices.
- Management of all administrative matters pertaining to the scholars including, but not limited to: payments, travel arrangements and arranging for interventions
- Monitoring and reporting on scholars’ academic, social and personal development.
- Coordination and implementation of academic & psychosocial support services where necessary.
- Assisting the team in planning, organising and attending functions or events for our scholars.

**Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge**

**Required**
- Tertiary qualification in Education, Psychology or Social Work
- At least two years of related experience required in working with young people between the ages of 13 and 23.
- Demonstrated experiences supporting young people to achieve academic success and enhance personal development and mental health.

**Advantageous**
- Significant experience in case management.

**Requirements**:

- Ability to adapt and perform duties as required by changing program needs.

**Skills and Competencies**
- Intermediate skills in using the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to relate to young people.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision.
- Ability to utilise a high level of interpersonal skills, including empathy, compassion sensitivity, diplomacy, and the ability to negotiate effectively.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people from different cultural backgrounds and to respond sensitively and appropriately to people in a variety of situations.
- Cultural competence, to understand and value clients' unique perspectives.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and critical-thinking skills.
- Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task.
- Integrity and professionalism.

**Application Process**

**Questions**

**Closing Date**

26 April 2023

**Please Note**: We reserve the right to not fill this position.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R15,000.00 - R18,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/04/26

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