Scholarship Coordinator

*Please note the the English version is here and the Spanish version can be found below.*

*Por favor tenga en cuenta que la versión en inglés está aquí y la versión en español se puede encontrar a continuación.*

Position Summary

The Scholarship Coordinator plays a key role in supporting The Tandana Foundation's scholarship program and broader community initiatives in Ecuador. The coordinator works closely with students, families, community members, and organizational staff to foster student success, strengthen community engagement, and contribute to the long-term sustainability and impact of Tandana's programs.

The Scholarship Coordinator provides mentorship and support to scholarship recipients, oversees program administration and monitoring, and helps evaluate and strengthen program effectiveness. This role also contributes to community initiatives through participant follow-up, data collection, monitoring, and evaluation activities.

The ideal candidate is committed to The Tandana Foundation's mission of supporting community goals through caring intercultural relationships and demonstrates alignment with the organization's core values of responsibility, respect, inclusiveness, mutually beneficial partnerships, and organic, community-led change.

This full-time position is in-person and reports to our office in the community of Panecillo de Quichinche, Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador.

Key Responsibilities

Scholarship Program Coordination and Student Support

• Coordinate all aspects of the scholarship program, including outreach, recruitment, application management, student selection, orientation, and ongoing administration.

• Maintain accurate student records and scholarship databases, ensuring timely collection and reporting of academic, participation, and program data.

• Monitor student academic progress and well-being through regular communication with students, families, schools, and university partners.

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and referrals to tutoring or other support services as needed.

• Support students in identifying educational, career, leadership, and service opportunities that contribute to their personal and professional development.

• Assist students in successfully transitioning between educational stages, particularly from secondary school to university.

Student Engagement and Leadership Development

• Foster a sense of community among scholarship recipients and encourage active participation in Tandana programs and activities.

• Coordinate orientation sessions, workshops, service opportunities, and other activities that promote leadership, responsibility, and community engagement.

• Support and monitor student service projects and ensure fulfillment of program expectations related to community service.

• Recognize and celebrate student achievements through graduations, events, certificates, and other forms of acknowledgment.

Program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Improvement

• Collect and analyze information related to student outcomes, participation, challenges, and successes.

• Conduct follow-up activities with students and families to assess needs, identify barriers, and support retention.

• Prepare periodic reports that summarize program activities, outcomes, successes, concerns, and recommendations.

• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of the scholarship program by identifying opportunities to increase effectiveness, sustainability, and long-term impact.

• Help shape program strategies and practices that empower students, strengthen communities, and support lasting positive change.

Community Initiative Support

• Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of community initiatives as assigned.

• Conduct follow-up with project participants, community leaders, and partner organizations to track progress and outcomes.

• Assist with data collection, documentation, reporting, and impact assessment activities for organizational programs.

• Help identify lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen project effectiveness and community ownership.

• Support community outreach, trainings, meetings, workshops, and other activities that advance organizational goals.

Organizational Collaboration and Administration

• Participate actively in team meetings, scholarship committee meetings, planning sessions, trainings, and organizational events.

• Support fundraising, communications, and donor engagement efforts by gathering stories, photographs, testimonials, and program information.

• Complete administrative responsibilities, including expense reporting, field reports, and other assigned documentation.

• Contribute to a collaborative organizational culture grounded in Tandana's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.

• Experience working with youth, students, families, or educational programs.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain detailed records.

• Proficiency with spreadsheets and standard office software.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Commitment to educational access, youth development, and community engagement.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary of $482 (sueldo basico) per month, with opportunities for increase based on performance.

• Health and dental insurance with our current provider.

• Social security and all legally required employment benefits.

• Two weeks of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays annually.

• Work-related expenses covered, including local transportation and cell phone credit.

• Opportunity to apply for professional development funds.

• Detailed orientation and ongoing support from the Ecuador Program Manager.

• Opportunities to develop professional skills in program coordination, educational support, monitoring and evaluation, and nonprofit operations.

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic multicultural team and participate in unique cultural experiences.