Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Job/Department Summary:
The Scholarship Coordinator administers the scholarship programs under general direction from the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarship (FA). Responsibilities include: develop, initiate, and refine scholarship programs and activities; communicate, collaborate, and develop positive relationship with University Advancement, the University Foundation, Student Financial Services, Enrollment Management, the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, Athletic Programs, Academic Departments, and external scholarship entities; coordinate and oversee the development of policies and procedures; plan, develop, coordinate, and collaborate with on- and off-campus partners to develop effective approaches to leveraging scholarship funds for strategic enrollment management; train and lead the work of staff and students assigned to Scholarships; ensure compliance with existing rules and regulations, and efficiency of programs and functions of the scholarship program; collect data and share reports; serve as University Scholarship Committee Chair; monitor and market scholarships and related information and communication; work with students, student groups and organizations to understand scholarships, applications, and processes, and to ensure students are prepared and able to take advantage of internal and external scholarship opportunities.
Required Education and Experience:
EDUCATION:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
AND
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth.
A Master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.
Additional specialized experience which demonstrates the applicant has successfully applied the knowledge and abilities of a Student Services professional may also be substituted for required education on a year-for year basis.
Preferences:
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
- Bilingual
- Experience or knowledge of the regulations and requirements that govern the administration of a university scholarship program including applicable state and federal law, NCAA Division II Grant-in-Aid policies, and other scholarship policies.
- Work experience in an academic setting, ideally public higher education.
- Experience with scholarship platform.
- Experience with Student Administration Software system such as PeopleSoft.
- Knowledge of financial aid regulations, compliance, processes, and procedures.
- Master’s Degree.
- Experience working with donor relations
- Experience strategically supporting organizational growth and/or change.
- Experience creating and implementing long- and short-term operational goals.
- Experience in coordinating, training, and leading the work of others.
Time Base: Full-time- 1.0
Pay Plan: 12/12
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 7:00-5:30.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $63,312 - $90,204 per year.
Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
Additional Information:
The person holding this position is considered a “Limited Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.
About Chico State:
Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.
The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
