Scholarship Programs Advisor & Student Success Lead

California State University - Dominguez Hills; California (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Dominguez Hills is seeking a Scholarship & Student Success Coordinator to oversee donor-funded and institutional scholarships, promoting student recruitment, retention, and degree completion.

You will guide students, faculty, staff, and external partners on eligibility, application processes, and award administration under supervision of the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in student services, financial aid, scholarship administration, enrollment management or related field.
• Master’s degree in a job-related field may substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Equivalency to graduation from a four-year college or university in a behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scholarship programs and student support initiatives funded through Ballmer Gift.
• Monitor student participation, eligibility, retention, persistence, and completion outcomes for Ballmer-funded scholarships.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations on program outcomes and student success metrics.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Academic Affairs, Advancement, and Student Affairs to maximize impact.
• Assist with donor stewardship activities, impact reporting, and scholarship recipient engagement.

Skills

Student services

Data analysis

Program management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences / public or business administration

Tools

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

Scholarship management software

Job description

California State University, Dominguez Hills is seeking a Scholarship & Student Success Coordinator to oversee donor-funded and institutional scholarships, promoting student recruitment, retention, and degree completion.

You will guide students, faculty, staff, and external partners on eligibility, application processes, and award administration under supervision of the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships.