Financial Aid Operations Coordinator for Student Success

The California State University; California; On-site; USD 45,164 - 65,799; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The California State University is seeking Financial Aid Operations Coordinators to support student financial aid services in San José. This role involves exceptional customer service, coordinating document management, and ensuring timely processing of financial aid applications.

Successful candidates will have experience in office work, strong communications skills, and knowledge of financial aid programs. The position offers a salary range of $4,047/month to $5,896/month with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of office work experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to perform standard business math and handle financial data.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and support to students.
• Coordinate the processing of financial aid documents and awards.
• Maintain student records within financial aid systems.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Budget policies knowledge

Document management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Financial Aid Operations Coordinator (2 Positions)

Apply now Job no: 558847
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office is seeking Financial Aid Operations Coordinators to support the delivery of student financial aid services and contribute to student success. Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations and Technology, this position provides exceptional customer service while coordinating critical document management and workflow processes that support financial aid application review, verification, and awarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to students, families, faculty, and staff through phone, email, front-counter support, and outreach events while explaining financial aid programs, processes, and requirements
• Coordinate the receipt, review, verification, indexing, and processing of financial aid documents to ensure accurate and timely completion of financial aid applications and awards
• Maintain student records and workflow processes within financial aid and student information systems, including document tracking, status updates, and verification activities
• Collaborate with counseling, advising, and operations teams to support efficient workflow management, resolve issues, and improve service delivery
• Support financial literacy initiatives, workshops, social media engagement, and student success programs that help students understand and manage their financial resources

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports
• Ability to perform standard business math, such as calculate rations and percentages, track financial data and make simple projections
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills
• Ability to keep current on various Enrollment and Financial Aid and Scholarship Office Service information, policies, and procedures, and recall, access, and interpret wide range of information to address customer’s questions and service needs
• Ability to engage in effective interpersonal communications, and to direct, inform, instruct, guide, and assist visitors/callers appropriately
• Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures
• Ability to formulate daily and weekly reports for both internal and external use
• Ability to learn and apply applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks for a variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
• Knowledge of all federal and state Financial Aid programs including grants, loans and work study with ability to explain processes.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships for work responsibilities and customer service
• Must maintain basic knowledge to explain information to students
• Ability to handle effectively a broader range of interpersonal contacts, including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature
• General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents
• Two (2) years of related office work experience or a combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing customer service in a records environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Support Coordinator I
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,047/month (Step 1)
CSU Salary Range: $4,047/month - $5,896/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [e-mail] .

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Officeor report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at [e-mail] .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at [e-mail] .

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Advertised: Jun 16 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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