Scholarship Community Catalyst

Colorado-Mesa-University; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a Scholarship Community Coordinator—a full-time, campus-based role within the First-Gen+ Support Center. You will independently manage assigned scholarship communities, provide proactive advising, and coordinate with Financial Aid and donors to ensure timely award processing and student success.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in student support, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least two years in student support or scholarship administration.
• Experience coordinating programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned scholarship communities.
• Provide proactive advising to scholars.
• Monitor eligibility, academic progress, and engagement.
• Coordinate award processes with Financial Aid.
• Recruit, train, supervise student employees.
• Develop strategies to improve scholar retention.

Skills

Relationship-based advising

Student development support

Program coordination

Budget tracking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ellucian Banner

CRM systems

Job description

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a Scholarship Community Coordinator—a full-time, campus-based role within the First-Gen+ Support Center. You will independently manage assigned scholarship communities, provide proactive advising, and coordinate with Financial Aid and donors to ensure timely award processing and student success.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in student support, with strong communication and organizational skills.