*Financial Aid Advisor 19hr

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Merced College is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor for the Los Banos Campus on a part-time basis (19 hours per week). The role involves advising students on eligibility for aid, processing applications, and guiding them through budgeting and progress requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of experience or an associate’s degree. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education/Training/Experience: High school diploma or GED with 3 years' experience; or an associate's degree; or equivalent.
• Diversity sensitivity: understanding of diverse backgrounds among community college students.
• Experience with Student Information System/ERP is desired.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and counsels students on all aspects of financial aid, including grants, loans, scholarships, employment, book vouchers, and emergencies
• Determines student awards and refers to other support services
• Verifies prior financial aid information on incoming students
• Performs data entry for needs analysis, packaging and program eligibility requirements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

*Financial Aid Advisor 19hr

Salary: $2,149.00 - $2,720.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified Part Time

Job Number: 20260826

Closing: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College Los Banos Campus, CA

Department:

Merced College is looking for a dynamic, high-energy candidate. This position provides support to students in the Financial Aid Department in Student Services at our Los Banos Campus. We are looking for someone who is friendly; is a team-player; has excellent customer service and great communication skills; and can adapt to changing rules, regulations and priorities. If you enjoy helping others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply. This is an exciting time to be part of the community college system and an opportunity to join a team committed to engaging students in the college's Student Success Program.

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley.Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule

Range 20

19 hours/week

12 months/year

This is a partially categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding.

General Description

Under the direction of the Financial Aid Director/Registrar, advises students regarding eligibility for aid, the application process, and requirements of the aid programs.

Advises students in budgeting and their responsibilities for maintaining satisfactory progress.

Examples of DutiesEssential Functions

• Interviews and counsels students on all aspects of financial aid, including grants, loans, scholarships, employment, book vouchers, and emergencies
• Determines student awards and refers to other support services
• Verifies prior financial aid information on in-coming students
• Validates basic grants on students selected by federal government requiring review
• Performs computer data entry functions for needs analysis, packaging and program eligibility requirements

Knowledge of

• Financial aid programs and regulations
• Basic data processing as related to needs analysis
• Basic computer data entry programs such as Windows, Word, Excel, and Access

Ability to

• Exercise sound judgment in advising students relative to budgets and financial matters
• Prepare written materials explaining aid programs
• Communicate both orally and in writing
• Relate to students of all ages and backgrounds
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

Typical QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education/Training/Experience

• High school diploma OR GED AND three (3) years applicable experience OR
• An associate's degree OR
• The equivalent education and experience
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience

• Experience with Student Information System/Enterprise Resource Planning

Physical Demand and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office environment; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
• Reach in all directions

Vision

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction