NCLD is currently looking for four (4) remote Scholarship Application Reviewers. This is a limited contract position with NCLD from early March through May 15, for a total of 76 hours. The Reviewer will be responsible for evaluating and processing NCLD scholarship applications and supporting documentation in order to determine eligibility for NCLD scholarship recipients based on the NCLD procedures and guidelines.
Individuals must have experience with education and reviewing educational materials, including essays, school documentation, letters of recommendation, and resumes. Contract Reviewers must be available from March 1st, to May 15th. During this time, Scholarship Reviewers will receive training to evaluate scholarship applications. Each Scholarship Application Reviewer will undergo approximately 3-5 hours of Reviewer Training. Reviewers who complete the training process successfully will then be given a batch of applications to review (typically a Reviewer will review 75-125 applications).
Successful applicants will posses the following:
- Work-from-home experience with the discipline needed to be successful in a virtual environment (must have reliable internet).
- Advanced computer skills to include efficient use of internal/external systems.
- Ability to complete up to 125 applications within the allotted time period at their own pace and schedule
- Experience retrieving and following process flows to complete reviewal processes.
- Ability to work independently utilizing strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of quality of work with a keen sense for detail.
- Understand the meaning of Team with the ability to work well with others in a collaborative virtual environment.
- Demonstrate superior interpersonal skills, including courtesy, professionalism, empathy, and a cooperative demeanor.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
- Ability to adapt to constant change and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to consent to NCLD’s confidentiality agreement
Compensation: $17 per hour, up to 76 hours total from early March through May 15, 2022.
COVID-19 Considerations:Â This position is remote, and candidates outside of the DC area will be considered.