Foundation Program Specialist - Part Time

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Program Specialist is responsible for assisting in the coordination and administering of the educational scholarship program. The Program Specialist will serve as the primary administrative point of contact with students, parents, counselors, and educational institutions. This position requires a collaborative, detail-oriented and self-motivated person who can manage multiple tasks and projects. This is a part-time role.

How You'll Shine:

• Outreach and Promotion: Help implement outreach strategies to promote the scholarship to eligible applicants.

• Application Management: Support managing the scholarship application process, ensuring applications and required documentation are received and reviewed for accuracy. Assist with the screening and timely evaluation of eligible applicants based on required criteria.

• Communication and Coordination: Work closely with educational institutions and serve as the primary administrative point of contact for communications with students, parents, school counselors/representatives, and university and college representatives. Schedule and host meetings with current and prospective students, parents, and guardians.

• Event Coordination: Assist with the coordination of scholarship award ceremonies with Travel + Leisure Co. leadership and other Company representatives, civic & school leaders, and community representatives.

• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and complete scholarship records for each scholarship recipient.

• Support and Mentorship: Provide ongoing support and guidance to scholarship recipients, including academic monitoring and mentorship opportunities.

• Program Evaluation: Provide assistance evaluating the scholarship program on an annual basis and provide improvements as needed to enhance the impact of the program. Other projects as assigned to improve the scholarship recipient experience.

Travel Requirements:

• Local travel to schools, organizations, and community events - 40% travel time required.

What You'll Bring:

• Associate’s degree in Education, Public Administration, or related field preferred.

• Experience with scholarship program management

• Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with a broad spectrum of constituencies including community leaders, education representatives, parents, and students.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy required.

• Ability to complete multiple assignments within provided time constraints with minimal supervision.

• Self-starter who works well independently, but who also thrives in a team environment, sharing ideas and working collaboratively.

• Proven track record of managing programs, including application and selection processes.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Organizational skills, time management, customer service

• 1-3 years of experience in project/program coordination/management, or educational administration preferred.

Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected] , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.