Financial Aid Technician PC (One or More Positions)

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of technical financial aid duties including interviewing students and assist in making determination regarding student financial aid and work study program eligibility and award levels; assist students in the interpretation of financial aid program policies.

Representative Duties

Interview students for financial aid, veterans, work study and other program eligibility; review financial aid applications for federal and State financial assistance programs; package and determine award level in accordance with program requirements.

Interpret financial aid procedures to community agencies, students and the general public; perform student financial aid needs analysis and student financial aid packaging.

Maintain contact with a variety of agencies including federal and state financial assistance agencies, private scholarship organizations and lending institutions that participate in financial aid programs.

Implement policies and procedures for federal, State and local student loan, scholarship and grant programs.

Oversee grant programs on a campus; award, disburse and reconcile program funds based on established program guidelines; assure proper steps and analyses are performed and documented for each student.

Participate in obtaining job placements for work study students; assure that students fill out the proper employment forms; collect time cards from students; monitor the number of hours worked by students.

Inform students of approval or denial of financial aid appeals; inform students when placed on probation or suspension, or if they have been terminated from a financial aid program.

Create and maintain financial aid recipient files; maintain financial aid records and prepare financial aid reports for various grant and loan disbursements; revise budgets and awards as necessary to prevent over spending of awards.

Conduct financial aid workshops for high school students and their parents at various high schools.

Set schedule and participate in a variety of meetings including the financial aid committee and scholarship committee.

Assist in the planning, prioritizing and directing the work of clerical and student financial aid staff.

Assist veterans in the completion of veterans assistance forms; contact government agencies to obtain information regarding the status of benefits applications.

Attend training workshops on financial aid programs as required.

Perform related duties as assigned., Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining to the financial aid application process and eligibility. Requirements of various scholarships, grants, loans, and awards. Work study, job placement programs, veterans, scholarships, and other related programs. Financial aid application procedures. Principles of providing work direction and guidance. Business letter writing and basic report preparation. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. Basic arithmetic. Financial aid computer software.

ABILITY TO: Interpret and apply federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to the financial aid application process and eligibility. Explain various scholarships, grants, loans, and awards, and the requirements of various financial aid programs. Interview, screen, and place students in work-study and job-placement programs. Maintain accurate and complete files and records. Provide work direction and guidance, and train technical, clerical, and student assistants. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Operate a computer and applicable software. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS If you are interested in being considered for this opening, please submit the following on or before the closing date of April 7, 2026.

• A completed Voluntary Transfer/Reassignment Request (Download PDF reader) form, if applicable per Article 4B1 (Download PDF reader)

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024

Any Combination Equivalent To:

Associate degree in business administration, social sciences, or a related field AND two years of increasingly responsible experience in financial and/or budget data., International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process

Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

• Flex 125
• Additional products and services through American Fidelity
• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit. All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

• Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
• Adjuncts
• Temporary Hourly
• Professional Experts