Coordinator for Institutional Scholarships-1
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The Coordinator for Institutional Scholarships is responsible for administering a portfolio of institutionally funded scholarships, ensuring compliance with donor and program requirements, and supporting efficient scholarship processing and awarding. The Coordinator works collaboratively with campus partners and internal stakeholders to manage scholarship programs from application through disbursement and reconciliation. This role ensures that funds are awarded accurately, the university scholarship policy and fund agreements are upheld, and students and campus partners receive timely and effective support.
Full Consideration Date:
For full consideration application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/12/2026.
https://financialaid.colostate.edu/
Essential Job Duties:
- Work closely with scholarship coordinators across all CSU colleges and departments to provide program oversight and ensure accurate awarding of CSU Institutional scholarships.
- Develop and provide training on university scholarship policy to campus partners and serve as a primary resource and subject matter expert on policy interpretation and compliance.
- Collaborate with campus partners the Office of Financial Aid team, and students to ensure timely disbursement of scholarships.
- Serve as the primary point of support for any scholarship data and software needs including setting up yearly applications, mapping qualifications, renewing funds, and cycle management continuously identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance, and the overall student experience.
- Assist with processing scholarships and adjusting aid for students receiving additional scholarships within the Scholarships team. Supports work as needed throughout the Operations Team.
- Other related duties.
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
- Credit Check required.
- Fingerprinting required.
Supervision:
None
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree.
- Experience working in a higher education setting, with responsibilities related to student services - including financial aid, admissions, registration/records, academic advising, student accounts, or student affairs.
- Demonstrated experience delivering excellent customer service to students, families, and both on- and off-campus constituents.
- Excellent written communication skills, as demonstrated by application materials submitted.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in Financial Aid.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with campus partners.
- Experience in scholarship administration.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as one document that demonstrates any and all of the required and preferred qualification that they meet.
Salary Range
$53,000 - $55,000Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CVEmployee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.