Assistant Director of Processing

University-of-California,-Riversid; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside invites applications for a Full-time Senior Financial Aid Analyst. This role oversees financial aid operations, compliance, and policy development, including form creation in Ellucian Student Forms and processing for loans, R2T4, withdrawals, and VA benefits.

The incumbent conducts monthly program audits, collaborates with leadership, and delivers student-focused guidance and presentations to diverse audiences, especially students facing barriers.

Qualifications

• Experience managing financial aid operations and compliance.
• Ability to develop and implement verification policies.
• Strong communication and outreach skills for diverse student audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aid operations and compliance for loans, R2T4, withdrawals and VA benefits.
• Develop and update Verification policy and forms in Ellucian Student Forms.
• Conduct monthly program audits and collaborate with leadership to optimize the Banner system.

Skills

Financial aid operations

Policy development

Audit coordination

Student counseling

Tools

Ellucian Student Forms

Banner system

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 08/28/2026

Overview

Job ID 37779236

Category Student and Educational Services

Organization Enrollment Services

Department Financial Aid Dept

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $78,200 - $141,400

Date Posted August 14, 2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision Direction

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No

UC Internal Job No

Position Information

This position oversees critical financial aid operations and compliance, managing annual updates and form creation in Ellucian Student Forms, developing Verification policy, and directing federal, state, and institutional processing for loans, R2T4, withdrawals, and VA benefits. The incumbent conducts monthly program audits and collaborates with the Assistant Director and counseling team to optimize the UCR Banner system. Serving as a primary campus resource, they deliver financial aid presentations to diverse audiences, provide empathetic guidance and tailored solutions to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, manage complex eligibility correspondence, and execute special assignments as directed by financial aid leadership.The salary range for this position is $78,200.00 - $137,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $94,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.