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ScholarMatch is a growing team based in San Francisco and Los Angeles. We are passionate about providing excellent support for our students, connecting the community, and creating equal opportunities for everyone.

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About Us

Learn about our story, programs and, impact on students' lives.

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Our Mission and Values

Discover our commitment to excellence, integrity, and community.

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Our Team

Meet the passionate team supporting scholars' educational journeys.

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Perks & Benefits

Interview Process

Professional Development

Employees have access to an annual professional development budget, covering conferences, courses,
books, webinars, and more.

Recharge with generous time off

Employees accrue 4 weeks (20 days) of PTO per year to use as they wish, on top of having their birthday’s off
ScholarMatch observes 14 paid holidays
ScholarMatch offers Summer Fridays— reduced work days on Fridays during summer months
Employees receive a reduced workload during winter, from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
Employees are eligible for a one-month paid sabbatical after five years with ScholarMatch

Get benefits that work for you

100% paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, 25% contribution for dependents
Flexible Spending Accounts + HSA
Chiropractic + Acupuncture services
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Planning for the Future

401K with an automatic 4% company contribution
Basic Life + Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Life + Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Caring for your pet

Pet savings plan (optional)

Additional Benefits

Annual retention bonus
Monthly internet + Phone stipend

Transparent Process

Submit your application: Start by filling out the online application, responding to the longer-form questions, along with your cover letter and resume. We encourage you to explore our website to get a feel of our organization, values and services. We carefully review every candidate’s application that comes through our Careers page.
Interviews, salary transparency, and task assignment: If your application moves forward, you’ll hear from the HR team via people@scholarmatch.org. During ScholarMatch’s hiring process you’ll have a chance to showcase your skills and get a clear picture of the work, the team you’re applying to be a part of, and our organizational values. The entire interview process can take anywhere from two to five weeks.

See hiring process breakdown below:

Phone Scree
Panel Interview (possible homework assignment)
Meet & Greet
Refrence Check
Offer

ScholarMatch does not negotiate salary, and is as shown in the job description.

Continuous Updates: Throughout the hiring process, you will continue to hear from the HR team to keep you up to date on where you are and possible next steps.

Background checks are a necessary part of our hiring process. It helps us meet compliance requirements and ensure a safe, trusted environment for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for roles if I live outside of California?

Please see job description for specific location requirements. If no location was specified for this role, it means the position is open to candidates outside of California. Unfortunately, if you are located outside of the required work location, we may not consider your application.

Is the salary placed within the job description negotiable?

Qualified candidates will be offered salaries within the band found on the job description and based on relevant work experience.

What if I saw a role posted that is no longer available on the career page?

We appreciate your continued interest in ScholarMatch! If a role is no longer advertised on our Careers page, it has since been filled. Please continue to visit our Careers page for new career opportunities with ScholarMatch.

Our Story

Founded in 2010 by author Dave Eggers, ScholarMatch began as a San Francisco-based crowdfunding platform for scholarships and has since evolved into a full-service college access and persistence organization, delivering hands-on support for first-generation college students. In 2015, we launched the ScholarMatcher, a groundbreaking college list-building tool optimized for the needs of first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds, and began to offer virtual college advising services to high school students outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2016, we expanded our college services to serve students in Los Angeles and launched our first virtual advising program for college students.

Today, ScholarMatch is a nimble 20-person organization that engages 500+ volunteers per year to serve over 1,000 students nationwide at every point of the college journey.

Our Story

I feel a lot of pride to be a part of an organization that aligns with my values and is making a tangible difference in the world 🙌.

The onboarding process was very thorough and felt very purposeful. There was easy to access information on pretty much everything I had a question about.