WORK WITH KC SCHOLARS
Current Opportunities
KC Scholars launched in September 2016 and, in less than four years, has experienced widespread community engagement and rapid scaling. We now have over 3,000 Scholars, with near 1,200 in college. KC Scholars is on the path to near 10,000 Scholars by 2022 and is projected to grow to near 20,000 by 2027.
In its first three years, KC Scholars has experienced rapid growth, achieved a high level of community engagement and exceeded goals for number of scholarships awarded and college enrollment and persistence rates. Early impact rates are significantly higher than for the region, state, and nation.
Join a team that is dedicated to our Scholars’ success and be part of making a difference for individuals and our region!
Grant Writer
KC Scholars currently receives funding from near 40 grant proposals annually. KC Scholars aims to increase the number of grant funders regionally and to begin to apply for and receive grant funding from national entities. The Grant Writer will be a member of the Development team and will focus on writing and submitting grant requests and reports, securing an increasing number of and dollar value of grant funding, and maintaining a positive and collaborative relationship with all grant funding entities.
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, names and contact information for three references to kcollins@kcscholars. On the email, input the following on the Subject Line: Grant Writer position. The position will remain open until filled.
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College Savings Account/Match Coordinator
The College Savings Account/Match Coordinator will serve on the Program Team and work closely with Scholars and their families to help ensure that KC Scholars achieves its goal for 9th-grade awardees that are supported by the program from 9th grade through completion of a credit-bearing credential, associates, and/or bachelor’s degree.
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, names and contact information for three references to kcollins@kcscholars. On the email, input the following on the Subject Line: College Savings Account/Match Coordinator position. The position will remain open until filled.
Technology Manager
The Manager provides oversight to the management of technology staff, computer software systems, servers, and networks; coordination and accountability for the implementation and integration of enterprise systems and associated subsystems; and facilitates planning and delivery of IT instructional and operational support activities.
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, names and contact information for three references to kcollins@kcscholars. On the email, input the following on the Subject Line: Technology Manager position. The position will remain open until filled.
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