Student Services Analyst (Scholarship Coordinator)

Student Services Analyst (Scholarship Coordinator)

Job ID: 322426
Location: Mesa Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range


$52,525 - $68,282/annually, DOE

Grade


114

Work Schedule


Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; 9am-6pm August & January
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar


12 Months

Maricopa Summary


10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement


Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at mesacc.edu.


Benefits


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary


The Student Services Analyst performs at a fully-proficient, professional level in the Financial Aid Department. This position will perform independent evaluation and analysis of all aspects related to financial aid, including determining award amounts and making awards in various programs. The Student Services Analyst will manage the scholarship program as well as be responsible for reconciliation of scholarships and partnerships with scholarship organizations and donors. This position oversees all Tribal funding and athletic funding related to MCC scholarships. This position responds to and solves complex problems.

Essential Functions


25% - Develops, analyzes, coordinates and implements program functions and activities for scholarship programs; manages, awards and evaluates scholarship programs (which include college, state, MCCCD Foundation, private, 3rd party, athletic and tribal programs) as well as state, college, and federal programs in compliance with all relevant regulations; provides oversight and supervision of MCC's scholarship programs by auditing and reconciling all existing and new scholarship accounts to ensure that accounts are being properly administered, and ensures that awarded scholarships fall within established guidelines.

20% - Serves as a liaison to the MCC Development Office and MCCCD Foundation by maintaining an accurate record of scholarships held on campus; works with college Fiscal staff and Foundation staff concerning student awards and scholarship balances; serves as liaison for the institution in regards to scholarship issues and questions; serves as a subject matter expert for scholarship programs and administrative responsibilities; monitors fund balances, disbursements, adjustments and year-end procedures.

25% - Serves as a program and customer liaison providing program and policy advisement and related information; responds to inquiries and requests from students, parents, donors and staff via multiple modalities regarding scholarship eligibility and awards; advises students and parents in multiple modalities on questions related to Title IV financial aid eligibility (including financial aid methodology, disbursement of aid, cost of attendance, student aid index, and aid eligibility requirements); reviews program requirements criteria to evaluate and determine eligibility; evaluates policy to determine and ensure program compliance; monitors continued eligibility and analyzes and determines student satisfactory academic progress (SAP); develops, coordinates and facilitates the logistics of financial aid and scholarship trainings, meetings, programs/special events and workshops for current and prospective students on campus and in the community.

10% - Works with other specialized departments including Student Affairs Departments, faculty with talent waivers, Honors, bookstore scholarships, emergency scholarships, Mesa Promise Grant, Maricopa Promise Grant, and early college scholarships and grants.

20% - Assists financial aid in awarding and reports (including loans, federal work-study, and Pell Grants); provides comprehensive student support services at the front counter and/or virtual front counter, oversees schedule assignments as needed, and provides coverage as needed for in-person student services.


Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of student services or college teaching experience, or experience coordinating, administering, planning, or evaluating programs.


OR


An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Desired Qualifications


A. Experience in coordinating, administering, planning, or evaluating scholarships, Title IV aid, or related programs.


B. Experience with Federal Title IV financial aid programs, awarding, eligibility requirements, disbursements, and supporting regulations.

C. Experience with federal, state, donor, and/or institutional rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for grants and scholarships.

D. Experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating activities and workshops.


E. Experience utilizing internal/external databases necessary for awarding student financial aid such as PeopleSoft (SIS), National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) and Central Processing System (CPS).

F. Experience using a computer or web-based technology in the delivery of programs and services (i.e. PeopleSoft, Financial Management Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Academic Works, Scholarship Manager, or other online scholarship software).


G. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

• Standard work schedule varies during the year: August through mid-May: Monday - Friday, 8 hour days; mid-May through the end of July: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days
• Required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor
• May be required to travel or be assigned to another MCCD location
• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense
• MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas
  
  

How to Apply


Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.


Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on NavBar > Navigator > Self Service > Recruiting > Careers.


Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at

If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time.

Posting Close Date


Apply on or before March 6, 2026 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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