Student Program and Scholarship Coordinator

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Student Program and Scholarship Coordinator to support the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation. This 12-month, full-time on-campus position handles scholarship processes, student records, scheduling, and coordination with faculty and committees to ensure timely scholarship reviews and awards.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with 3 years of related experience or an associate's degree with 1 year of related

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the College of HEST scholarship process, including annual application, review, selection, award, and distribution activities.
• Coordinate with academic units and scholarship committees to ensure scholarship reviews and selections are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate updates or corrections to scholarship criteria and assist with improving college processes related to scholarships and foundation accounts.
• Track, submit, and monitor academic and student forms, including change of schedule, change of grade, course overloads, Incompletes, academic sanctions, course substitutions, degree-related documentation, and other academic requests.
• Support the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs through scheduling, meeting coordination, calendar support, document preparation, and tracking of academic requests and initiatives.
• Communicate information regarding academic processes, deadlines, procedures, and requirements to appropriate faculty, staff, and students.
• Assist with developing and improving procedures that increase the efficiency and consistency of academic processes across the college.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, special events, and other programs associated with the Academic Affairs team and the College of HEST.
• Support college student organizations, committees, and student engagement activities.
• Provide coordination and support for initiatives of the Dean's leadership team and other college priorities as needed.
• Maintain program records and assist with tracking activities, preparing reports, and assessing student support initiatives.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience

Associate's Degree + 1 year of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• 504106
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Oct 26 2026 - 23:55 MDT
  

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Department Contact: Christopher Aiken, [phone], [e-mail]
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The College of Health, Education and Social Transformation seeks a Student Program and Scholarship Coordinator position. This is a 12-month full-time administrative position requiring on-campus, in-person leadership.

Position Details

Position Title: Student Program and Scholarship Coordinator

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 320001-COLLEGE OF HLTH, EDUC & SOC TRANS

Location: Las Cruces

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $17.85

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the College of HEST scholarship process, including annual application, review, selection, award, and distribution activities.
• Coordinate with academic units and scholarship committees to ensure scholarship reviews and selections are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate updates or corrections to scholarship criteria and assist with improving college processes related to scholarships and foundation accounts.
• Track, submit, and monitor academic and student forms, including change of schedule, change of grade, course overloads, Incompletes, academic sanctions, course substitutions, degree-related documentation, and other academic requests.
• Support the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs through scheduling, meeting coordination, calendar support, document preparation, and tracking of academic requests and initiatives.
• Communicate information regarding academic processes, deadlines, procedures, and requirements to appropriate faculty, staff, and students.
• Assist with developing and improving procedures that increase the efficiency and consistency of academic processes across the college.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, special events, and other programs associated with the Academic Affairs team and the College of HEST.
• Support college student organizations, committees, and student engagement activities.
• Provide coordination and support for initiatives of the Dean's leadership team and other college priorities as needed.
• Maintain program records and assist with tracking activities, preparing reports, and assessing student support initiatives.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives - and the lives of the people they love - through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated "on the hill" above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requesting an Accommodation

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and New Mexico State University policy, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, interview, or complete onboarding for a position with New Mexico State University, or if you cannot use the online application system, please visit our Accessibility & Accommodations page to initiate an accommodation request