Coordinator of Scholarships

Coordinator of Scholarships

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Salary Range/Grade

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Reports to

Chief of Staff

Job Description

Summary/objective

The Coordinator of Scholarships provides leadership in centralizing, coordinating, and expanding all scholarship activities at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). This role ensures that scholarship awards are administered fairly, transparently, and efficiently, while aligning with SUNO’s mission of access, affordability, and student success. Housed within the Office of the Chancellor, the Coordinator will collaborate across academic, administrative, and external units to enhance scholarship opportunities, strengthen compliance, and foster long-term sustainability.

The Coordinator position reflects SUNO’s commitment to centralizing resources, expanding affordability, and advancing equity. Through innovative leadership, collaboration, and strategic management, the Coordinator will play a pivotal role in helping SUNO deliver on its promise of higher education as a pathway to opportunity, prosperity, and long-term student success.

Grant-Funded Position Statement

This position is funded 100% through the federal Title III-B Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Program. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding and the successful achievement of program objectives established under the Title III activity.

The Coordinator of Scholarships assists the Chief of Staff and University leadership with implementing the goals, objectives, and strategic priorities established within the Title III Program. The position supports institutional efforts to strengthen student access, affordability, retention, and success by coordinating scholarship initiatives, identifying funding opportunities, and advancing centralized scholarship operations across the University.

Through collaboration with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Finance & Administration, Institutional Advancement, the SUNO Foundation, and the Office of Research & Strategic Initiatives, the Coordinator of Scholarships contributes to the University’s broader Title III mission of enhancing institutional capacity, improving student outcomes, and supporting long-term institutional sustainability.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1. Centralize and coordinate SUNO’s scholarship portfolio, ensuring equitable access, transparency, and accountability in all award processes.
2. Develop and maintain a comprehensive scholarship database for students across academic disciplines.
3. Monitor and evaluate outcomes of scholarship programs, using data and student feedback to drive continuous improvement.
4. Partner with Academic Affairs to identify external and grant-funded scholarships that support student tuition and success.
5. Work with Student Affairs to embed scholarships and career-readiness programs into the student experience.
6. Coordinate with Finance & Administration to ensure compliance with university, state, and federal financial aid regulations.
7. Collaborate with Institutional Advancement & the SUNO Foundation to steward donors, cultivate new partners, and expand funding opportunities.
8. Engage with the Office of Research & Strategic Initiatives to align scholarship-related grants with SUNO’s broader strategic priorities.
9. Support SUNO’s efforts to secure new scholarship funding from donors, grants, and external partners.
10. Represent SUNO at state, regional, and national meetings and conferences related to higher education scholarship opportunities.
11. Lead data-informed planning to ensure scholarship programs support institutional goals around enrollment, retention, and workforce development.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to lead institution-wide initiatives and build effective partnerships across academic, administrative, and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in aligning scholarship programs with SUNO’s broader enrollment, retention, and workforce development goals.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and institutional regulations governing scholarships and financial aid.
• Proficient in collecting, analyzing, and applying data to improve processes, outcomes, and strategic planning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage students, donors, and colleagues with clarity and transparency.
• Creative approach to developing scholarship opportunities, securing funding, and addressing challenges.
• Commitment to ensuring fair, inclusive, and student-centered scholarship practices.

Work environment

Office setting.

Physical demands

Ability to sit/stand/walk at will; Ability to climb stairs; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to use a keyboard; and Ability to lift or carry up to 10 pounds.

Travel required

0%.

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two to five years of progressively responsible experience in scholarships, financial aid, student services, fundraising, higher education administration, or a related field; or

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, public administration, finance, or a related field.

Preferred education and experience

• Experience in scholarship administration, donor stewardship, or financial aid operations in higher education.
• Experience with database management systems and scholarship/funding platforms.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations governing scholarships and financial aid.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Additional eligibility requirements

Not applicable.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Southern University at New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws.

This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.