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TITLE:                         Scholarship and Student Success Manager / Say Yes Syracuse

REPORTS TO:           Vice President of Scholarships & Student Success / Executive Director of Say Yes Syracuse

STATUS:                    Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position assists in the administration of the Community Foundation’s scholarship program, including scholarship applications/awards and the Say Yes Syracuse (SYS) initiative, as well as engages and cultivates relationships with external stakeholders including families, students, the Syracuse City School District (SCSD) and other school districts, partnering colleges and universities, and service providers to develop programs and activities that support college matriculation and the completion of degree programs among students.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Community Foundation Scholarship Program. Assists in the management of the Community Foundation’s scholarship program, including:
  • Manages Community Foundation scholarship award committees, including award process, committee member engagement and application review meetings, and student award notifications.
  • Responds to student and parent/guardian inquiries about scholarship awards and eligibility issues, enrollment status, and application completion; engages with college/university admissions and finance personnel.
  • Facilitates scholarship renewals; reviews and assesses requests for exceptions and appeals.
• Say Yes Scholarship Program. Assist in the facilitation of scholarship awards with SUNY colleges/universities and SYS compact colleges/universities:
  • Responds to inquiries from students and parents/guardians, SCSD college counsellors and other staff, and others as needed, regarding scholarship application process and eligibility matters.
  • Assists in managing appeals processes for students pre- and post-higher education matriculation.
  • Assists New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association (NYSFAAA) in FAFSA completion programs and related projects at each of the high school
  • Manages processes to keep all student status records up to date.
  • Supports the work of SYS to engage with local partners to develop programs and activities that foster and support high school to college matriculation and college completion.
• Communications and Outreach. Support external outreach for the SYS initiative and Community Foundation scholarship programs, including organizing and conducting presentations for groups, partners and stakeholders; engages with SCSD internal and external communications and systems; and supports outreach to college and local nonprofit partners and their representatives.
• Data and Information. Supports the process for managing student scholarship data and data reporting:
  • Corresponds with colleges/universities and other partners to ensure data from those institutions is correctly entered into the SYS scholarship data platform and Community Foundation software.
  • Ensures that student scholarship records are updated on a timely basis, including tracking of scholarship awards and adjustments.
  • Tracks data and procedures specific to the Community Foundation’s scholarship funds, including award criteria and donor intent, procedures for high school selection committees, and other scholarship-specific information.
• Scholarship Awards Team. Participates as part of an interdepartmental, interdisciplinary team of Community Foundation personnel engaged in the process and management of student scholarship awards.
• Other Duties. Other duties and projects as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep interest in and commitment to philanthropy and the work of the Community Foundation, with a demonstrated commitment to the Central New York area, its people and their concerns.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience required. Familiarity and direct experience with college student admissions processes, financial aid and/or scholarship support programs preferred.
• Computer proficiency including knowledge of Microsoft Office and database systems, and a willingness to learn all appropriate Community Foundation software.
• Excellent customer service, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal, relationship building and networking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Comfortably interact with diverse audiences including students and parents, SCSD partners, as well as nonprofit and community groups.

TIME REQUIREMENT: This is a full-time, non-exempt position requiring 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility in a hybrid work schedule; availability to attend occasional evening events.  Tuesdays through Thursdays are designated in-office days. Staff that choose to work a hybrid work schedule may choose to do so on Mondays and/or Fridays, dependent on approval.

BENEFITS: Salary starts at $50,000 – $55,000. Employee benefits include health insurance, annual vacation and sick days, twelve paid holidays, term life insurance, additional disability insurance, parking, 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contribution and match, optional flex spending accounts for medical or dependent care expenses and other benefits as outlined in the employee handbook.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send a letter of interest and resume to careers@cnycf.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

TITLE:                           David J. Moynihan Fellowship in Nonprofit Accounting

REPORTS TO:              Controller

STATUS:                      Regular, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The goal of this fellowship is to further the accounting profession by developing the careers of those with an interest in applying their academic experience in accounting to the nonprofit sector in Central New York. Participants in this internship will learn the practical application of nonprofit accounting principles by assisting the Central New York Community Foundation’s (CNYCF) Finance Department in its day-to-day operations. This internship is named for David J. Moynihan, former CNYCF Board Vice Chair who passed away in early 2015, in honor of his lengthy career in support of the compliance needs of the nonprofit and public sectors in Central New York and his dedication to advancing the accounting profession.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Moynihan Fellow will support the Finance Department as follows:

• Track CNYCF investment pool performance
  • Understand how investment pool operates and how performance affects balances and grant spending for more than 900 component funds
• Assist in accounts payable processing and reporting
  • Understand payable processing from purchase, through invoice receipt, to payment
• Develop understanding of checks, balances and controls in all accounting procedures
• Understanding fund classifications and fund accounting within a complex organization
• Assist in preparing semiannual statements for fund holders
• Prepare reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger (G/L
  • Understand the continual checks and balances required for proper controls in accordance with GAAP
  • Trace various transactions through the G/L to verify accuracy
  • Learn how to correct inaccurate information in the G/L
• Prepare audit schedules and understand the purpose of the audit and the schedules needed
• Prepare Fixed Asset Schedule and determine the depreciation to be recorded
  • Determine life of asset and when placed in service
  • Maintain records of asset additions during fiscal year
• Develop skills in CNYCF’s Blackbaud accounting systems (Financial Edge)
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and develop an understanding of reporting to various levels of the foundation, including management and board

In addition, the Moynihan Fellow will participate in the annual CNYCF audit if available and be invited to attend the annual meeting of the CNYCF Board of Directors as well as meetings of its Finance and Audit Committees.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should be well-organized, efficient and be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree at Le Moyne College, SUNY/Oswego or Syracuse University with the intention to obtain a CPA certification. The fellowship will last for two years and is designed for students who have completed at least two years of study. Candidates should have computer proficiency including knowledge of Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn all appropriate Community Foundation software. Finally, candidates should demonstrate a desire to live in Central New York following graduation and to pursue a career in accounting.

TIME REQUIREMENT: 10-20 hours per week

START DATE: October 2023

BENEFITS: Hourly rate starts at $18/hour. Employee benefits include sick & safe leave and free parking.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION: The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity established in 1927 that receives contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to local charities to help them thrive. It is the largest charitable foundation in Central New York with assets of more than $400 million and has invested more than $230 million in community improvement projects since its inception. As a grantmaker, civic leader, convener and sponsor of strategic initiatives, the Community Foundation strives to strengthen local nonprofits, encourage better understanding of the region and address the most critical issues of our time. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.staging-cnycf.temp513.kinsta.cloud.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send letters of interest and resumes to:

Email:   careers@cnycf.org

Mail:     Central New York Community Foundation

Attn: Moynihan Fellowship Search

431 E Fayette St, Suite 100

Syracuse, NY 13202