Scholarship Support Specialist V

Lynker; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare at no monthly cost

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching

Tuition assistance and training reimbursement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Lynker in Silver Spring, Maryland, is looking for a candidate to support student scholarship programs. Responsibilities include application support, student progress tracking, and organizing program files. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and over 8 years of experience in related roles.

This position offers comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible spending accounts, a competitive compensation plan, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, enabling all employees to be company owners.

Qualifications

• More than 8 years of experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Support the student scholarship application and selection processes.
• Track and monitor student progress in scholarship programs.
• Organize, update, and maintain electronic program files.
• Assist with the preparation of responses for review and approval.
• Maintain inquiries from the designated Scholarship phone line.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in education and coastal science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved educational programs. This position is contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Support the student scholarship application, administrative review, and selection processes.
• Track and monitor student progress in the student scholarship programs.
• Organize, update, and maintain electronic program files.
• Assist with the preparation of responses to requests for information for review and approval by the Program Managers.
• Maintain, track, and field inquiries from the designated Scholarship phone line regarding NOAA student scholarship programs.
• Support the scholarship program staff during the student Orientation Program and the Science and Education Symposium.
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, organizing, and facilitation of Student Scholarship meetings.
• Participate in student recruitment activities and events.
• Conduct other education and outreach activities in support of the education and scholarship programs, as needed.
• Work with NOAA Security Office to issue badges for scholars.
• Draft and prepare correspondence for the Scholarships Program Managers’ signature.
• Maintain a calendar of events, activities, and major deadlines for scholarship programs.
• Provide support for maintaining an active scholarship alumni network and for tracking alumni to collect information about their post-fellowship professional accomplishments.
• Participate in professional development as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and more than 8 years of experience.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement. We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers\' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we\'re all company owners
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Equal Opportunity

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.