Job Description

Job No:560268; 07/19/2026

PELL GRANT/COMPLIANCE POLICY COORDINATOR
Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II
Financial Aid and Scholarships

Salary Range $5,797 - $8,445/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range: $5,797/Monthly)

Work Schedule Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; exempt classification.

Essential Functions The Pell Grant / Compliance Policy Coordinator, under the general supervision of the Director of Financial Aid, is responsible for ensuring the accurate, compliant, and efficient administration of Pell Grant processing and related financial aid operations. The incumbent manages the functional and technical setup of systems used to deliver federal aid, collaborates closely with internal Financial Aid units, the Disbursement Office, Professional and Global Education (PaGE), academic departments, and external agencies, and ensures all processes align with federal student aid regulations. This position also leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive financial aid business process guides and compliance procedures. The Pell Grant Coordinator works with Financial Aid management to provide training and guidance to staff, ensuring ongoing adherence to federal, state, and institutional requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience A bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field, and three years of full-time progressive experience in program management or coordination involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of required experience. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. A task may be included as part of the interview process.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications Demonstrated experience working with student information systems and Federal Student Aid systems, including but not limited to FAA CPS Online, COD Online Services, NSLDS, and FAFSA on the Web. Demonstrated working experience with PeopleSoft. Demonstrated experience with Federal Student Aid programs in a higher education setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively serve students from diverse backgrounds. Ability to compose and appropriately format professional correspondence, as well as produce accurate statistical data reports. Knowledge of California State University (CSU) system policies and Cal State LA policies and procedures.

Closing Date Review of applications will begin on August 2, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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