Scholarship Analyst

Job Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid Counseling and Advising, and receiving work lead direction from the Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs, the Scholarship Analyst supports the San José State University Scholarship Program by coordinating the administration, implementation, and communication of scholarship processes. This position manages the NexGen scholarship platform, maintains applicant and scholar data, and ensures the timely and accurate processing of awards. The Analyst also provides customer service and operational support to the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, assisting students, staff, and faculty to ensure a smooth and student-centered scholarship experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the SJSU Scholarship platform (NexGen), including data imports, updates, and troubleshooting
• Support scholarship coordination, review, and award processing
• Respond to inquiries and provide guidance to students, faculty, and campus partners
• Assist with outreach, training, and workflow improvements
• Maintain compliance with university, state, and federal policies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

Classification : Administrative Analyst / Specialist – Non-Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Range : $5,195 / month - $5,736 / month (Step 5 – Step 10)

CSU Salary Range : $4,799 / month - $6,992 / month (Step 1 – Step 20)

SJSU offers a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of base salary. For more information, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents :

All applicants must apply within the specified application period : October 29, 2025 through November 12, 2025 . This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel

jobs@sjsu.edu

408-924-2252

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities. San José State University employees are mandated reporters under relevant laws and CSU policies.

Notes

Content has been reformatted to remove unrelated postings and ensure clarity of responsibilities and qualifications. This description retains core role expectations and legal notices.

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