Establishes relationships and collaborates with higher educational programs, colleges, vocational schools, military and apprenticeship programs and their staff to provide opportunities to WNTP participants and Washoe Tribal members.

Researches and provides guidance on local, regional, national scholarships, academic fellowships, and assistantships that WNTP participants and Washoe Tribal Members may be eligible for, based on their unique backgrounds, experiences, academic interests, and career goals.

Provides higher education guidance and outreach to WNTP participants and Washoe Tribal members.

Develops and conducts special subject workshops (e.g. financial aid, college application completion, vocational selection) and corresponding job shadowing with the Education Department’s Pre-College Advisors.

Responsible for planning and execution of special events including annual Washoe Tribe Youth Conferences, Career and College Fairs, Washoe Paiute Shoshone (Wa-Pai-Shone) and tours of colleges and vocational schools.

Manages awarded or denied Washoe Tribal scholarship applicants and provides scholarship outreach to qualified tribal members.

Maintains data tracking systems for recipients of Higher Education and Vocational Training scholarships.

Assembles scholarship applications and coordinates their review process.

Determines scholarship recipient’s eligibility through Financial Aid Offices and/or Vocational programs.

Processes tuition payments and incentive awards for students.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of Washoe Tribe, culture and morals.

Knowledge of the Washoe Tribe Scholarship Programs.

Knowledge of integrated functions of academic counseling and general student services.

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds, employees and officials.

Ability to work independently and efficiently under stressful conditions, make solid decisions, and exercise independent judgment.

Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Ability to effectively maintain and respect all levels of confidentially relating to Native American students and their records as it pertains to the TANF Education Department, local school districts, the Washoe communities and the Washoe Tribal staff.

Ability to be innovative, creative, and flexible.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Skill in planning and organizing activities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.