Financial Aid Specialist II — Grants & Systems Expert

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation leave 10–22 days

Job summary

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District seeks a Financial Aid Specialist II at Evergreen Valley College. The role handles federal, state, and district financial aid programs, reviews applications for need and eligibility, and coordinates packaging of aid with staff.

The position is 12 months per year, 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and is grant funded contingent on yearly funding. It supports student access and success in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with college coursework in business, accounting, social services or related field.
• Three years of experience involving financial record-keeping and public contact, including at least two years in financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Review applications to determine need and eligibility for federal/state/district programs.
• Process student files and enter data into the system.
• Prepare federal/state reports to initiate funding levels for aid programs.
• Counsel students/parents on education costs and eligibility requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable financial aid regulations and procedures.

Skills

Needs analysis

Financial aid processing

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma with college coursework in business, accounting, social services or related field

Tools

Financial aid software

Job description

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District seeks a Financial Aid Specialist II at Evergreen Valley College. The role handles federal, state, and district financial aid programs, reviews applications for need and eligibility, and coordinates packaging of aid with staff.

The position is 12 months per year, 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and is grant funded contingent on yearly funding. It supports student access and success in a diverse community.