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Biola University, Inc.; La Mirada (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Biola University, Inc. seeks a Financial Aid Specialist to help review, process, and deliver financial aid to qualified students on campus in La Mirada, CA. The role supports the Financial Aid office team with compliance and reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or prior financial aid experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage high-volume tasks while coordinating with Student Accounts and campus staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or prior professional financial aid experience.
• Previous financial aid experience preferred.
• Must meet security safeguards to protect sensitive information.
• Capable of independent problem-solving and research.
• Ability to work under high volume and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration of Title IV and other aid programs.
• Process routine reports and notify students of changes.
• Review financial aid applications and package scholarships, grants, and loans.
• Ensure compliance with federal verification and eligibility requirements.
• Communicate with applicants by phone or email.

Skills

High-volume processing

Info security

Financial aid systems

People skills

Written & verbal comm

Computer literacy

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Biola University, Inc. seeks a Financial Aid Specialist to help review, process, and deliver financial aid to qualified students on campus in La Mirada, CA. The role supports the Financial Aid office team with compliance and reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or prior financial aid experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage high-volume tasks while coordinating with Student Accounts and campus staff.