PELL GRANT/COMPLIANCE POLICY COORDINATOR

Job no: 560268
Work type: Staff
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

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.

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.

Advertised: Jul 19 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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