Scholarship Coordinator; SSP III
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic Advising & Student Services
Job no: 561631
Work type: Staff
Location: East Bay
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services
Salary Range: $5,540.00 per month to $7,893.00 permonth.
PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $5,540.00 per month to $6,716.00 per month.
Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.
For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.
Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online.
Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.
Please Note:
Review of applications will begin on September 25, 2026.
Under the general direction of the Director/Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Scholarship Coordinator is responsible for the comprehensive administration, coordination, and continuous enhancement of university scholarship programs, including institutional, departmental, and external awards. The incumbent oversees scholarship processes and systems; ensures compliance with federal, state, CSU, and institutional regulations; and collaborates with campus and external partners to support efficient, equitable, and timely awarding.
The Scholarship Coordinator applies student services expertise and professional judgment in advising students, interpreting financial aid impacts, coordinating scholarship services, and supporting student retention, access, and success. The incumbent serves as a primary campus resource for scholarship-related guidance and provides outreach, education, and training to students, faculty, staff, and campus committees.
Working with limited supervision, the incumbent exercises independent judgment in program coordination, policy interpretation, student advisement, and problem resolution. This position serves as a key operational lead in advancing the university’s strategic initiative to centralize and standardize scholarship processes, increase utilization of available funds, and enhance the overall student experience.
Responsibilities Student Services, Scholarship Advising, and Outreach- Provide individualized scholarship advising and guidance to students regarding eligibility, application processes, scholarship search strategies, deadlines, and required documentation.
- Counsel students on the impact of scholarships, stipends, and external resources on financial aid eligibility, award packaging, enrollment, and academic progress.
- Exercise professional judgment in assisting students with complex scholarship and financial aid situations, award revisions, over-awards, and funding concerns.
- Serve as a primary campus resource for scholarship-related student support and complex inquiry resolution.
- Develop and conduct workshops, presentations, orientations, and outreach activities for students, families, faculty, staff, and community groups regarding scholarship opportunities and financial aid processes.
- Develop educational materials, communication campaigns, website content, and online resources to improve student awareness, equitable access, and scholarship participation.
- Collaborate with Enrollment Management, advising units, and academic departments to support student retention, persistence, enrollment, and student success initiatives.
- Promote inclusive scholarship outreach and reduce barriers impacting student access to scholarship opportunities.
- Provide guidance and support to faculty and staff participating in scholarship review and awarding processes to ensure equitable and…
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