Description

Responsibilities

• Assist with writing descriptions for scholarship programs and related eligibility criteria.
• Enter key data points about scholarship programs, such as the amount, application deadline, various criteria, and so forth.
• Assist in verifying the accuracy of information in the system by reviewing scholarship provider websites and other sources.
• Organize data and generate feedback and insights.

Appealing Aspects

• Take advantage of opportunities to learn new software and skills.
• Work with experienced technical and program professionals in the software development and higher education fields.
• Opportunity to network with experienced scholarship professionals.
• Use your strengths and existing skills to shape the data team program for future team members.

Work Details

• Work Location: Remote
  • This work is in a virtual-yet-collaborative environment
  • Remote communication software is used to connect with team members and team leads
• Work Commitment: Available 20 hours/week during onboarding period and 30 hours/week post-onboarding
• Work Hours: Flexible, and consistent
  • The work does require attendance at onboarding sessions, training, and occasional meetings
• Duration of Work: 12-month project (with option to extend) 
  • 2-month (or equivalent) onboarding period
• Compensation: $20-24/hr DOE
• Required Experience: Entry level
  • Training provided, but advanced skills will be put to good use.

Requirements

• Any current college or university major, or college degree. Study in English, creative writing, business, and technology are a good fit.
• Familiarity with the scholarship landscape
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential to this work.
• Proficiency in online documentation tools such as Google Docs and Sheets.
• Experience with databases, custom software, and data entry systems.
• Ability to learn via group and self-guided training.
• Strong research and structured problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to participate in shared work and communicate across remote workspaces.
• Basic equipment for remote work, including computer, webcam, and reliable network connection.

Skills Required for Core Tasks: Familiarity with the scholarship landscape, writing & editing, data entry & validation, critical thinking, organization, ability to work independently, self-motivation, keen attention to detail, eager to learn, proactive communication, consistent, and reliable.