ASPRS Scholarship Coordinator Application

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Volunteers Wanted!

Title: Scholarship Coordinator

Reports to: The Chair of the Awards Committee

Job Overview: The ASPRS Awards Committee is looking for a new assistant scholarship coordinator for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Awards Committee awards scholarships to undergraduates and graduate students studying geospatial sciences every year. As the scholarship process begins in early fall, the assistant scholarship coordinator works with the Awards Committee to ensure the scholarship award amounts and criteria are updated, make changes as necessary to relevant pages on the ASPRS website, and sends emails to students and advisors. When the application window is closed, the assistant coordinator sorts the responses, checks for missing documentation, and compiles the results to be sent to the scholarship reviewers. Some email exchange is expected with students and/or advisors asking questions regarding the application process or possible software malfunctions; the assistant coordinator is expected to be knowledgeable and courteous in these exchanges. The assistant coordinator reports problems, findings, and makes suggestions regarding the application and review process during the ASPRS spring conference.

Responsibilities and Duties:
● Organizes and repackages eligible scholarship applications
● Communicates with students, advisors, and award committee members
● Maintains a high degree of confidentiality
● Maintains a high degree of organization and attention to detail
● Attends the spring ASPRS conference
● Generates necessary reports and documentation as needed
● Establishes and maintains effective communication with other ASPRS committees and working groups
● Maintains positive, cooperative working relationships with students, advisors and fellow ASPRS members

Qualifications:
● Coding in python or R is preferred, but not required
● Familiarity with Microsoft Office (or similar software) to produce spreadsheets or PDFs as necessary
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to work independently.
● Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
● Ability to operate personal computers (hardware and software).
● Ability to work evenings, weekends as required to respond to urgent inquiries from students to ensure the students meet application deadlines.
● Passionate about helping students get scholarships!

OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Posted September, 2018

Name *

Last Name, First Name

Are you an ASPRS member? *

Being a member of ASPRS is not required or judged in the application, but it is beneficial for the applicant's understanding of the Society.

Yes

Are you currently a student? *

Yes

If you are a student, when do you expect to graduate?

YYYY

Phone number *

E-mail *

Please list your membership in any professional societies.

How many ASPRS Conferences have you attended? *

1-2

2-5

More than 5

What are you hoping to get out of this position? Why are you interested in joining the Awards Committee? *

What do you consider the responsibilities of this position? *

Do not repeat the responsibilities listed on the form.

What experience do you bring to this position? *

This position takes 2 hours a week on average. Will you be able to commit volunteer work during the work day? *

The majority of this work takes place between September and February, with two peaks around October and December. Please explain how you will divide your time.

Will you be able to attend ASPRS Spring Conferences to participate in the Awards Committee meeting and Awards Ceremony? *

Will your employer support your travel to the conference?

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Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

Should I become a member of the American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Awards Committee, I promise to serve the members of ASPRS to the best of my ability. *

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Should I become unable to perform the necessary duties of my position, I will contact the Awards Committee Chair immediately so they can find a suitable replacement. *

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