Financial Aid Specialist*

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Modesto Junior College, part of Yosemite Community College District, seeks a Financial Aid Technician to perform technical duties evaluating student financial aid information and determining need and eligibility for federal, state and district programs. You will research data, verify records, advise students on problems, and support administration.

Work is 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, with a schedule of 8:00am–5:00pm and occasional evenings/weekends; benefits include health, dental,

Qualifications

• Evaluate student financial aid information for eligibility.
• Research and verify data in manual and computerized records systems.
• Advise and assist students regarding financial aid problems.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist students regarding financial aid problems.
• Research and verify data in records systems.
• Determine financial need and eligibility for aid programs.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: Monday, October 19th, 2026 at 11:59pm

Position Information

Job Title

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Salary Range / Other

Range 32, $5,058 to $6,455 per month (2025-2026 Classified Salary Schedule)
Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.
*Categorically Funded position (Continued employment in this position is dependent upon funding)
Workplace: Modesto Junior College; Modesto, CA
40 hours per week, 12 months per year
Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
(Some evening and weekend hours may be required)

The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Position Summary Information

Job Description

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs technical duties related to evaluation of student financial aid information; determines financial need and eligibility for various federal, state, District and other financial aid programs; researches and verifies data in manual and computerized records systems; advises and assists students regarding financial aid problems; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the first technical level class in the Financial Aid