Hybrid Financial Aid Advisor for Student Support

UCI Health Regional Burn Center; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor within the Division of Enrollment Management to assist students and families with Federal, State, and institutional financial aid programs. You will analyze eligibility, verify documentation, and communicate options to support student success.

The role requires strong knowledge of aid policies, excellent communication, and attention to detail. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of related experience are expected, with a hybrid on-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices for awarding financial aid.
• Knowledge of student loan programs, funding processes, Federal regulations, and Federal loan processing system.
• Knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures.
• Advising and counseling techniques.
• Ability to apply knowledge of policies to individual situations.
• Problem identification and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to calculate financial aid with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills. Active listening skills. Possesses customer service orientation skills.
• Ability to assess processes and recommend improvements.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 1-3 years related experience

Responsibilities

• Advise students and parents regarding all aspects of financial aid, including Federal/State programs.
• Analyze student data and verify documentation to determine eligibility for student aid programs.
• Process documents for initial and follow-up evaluation of student files.

Skills

Financial aid knowledge

Student loan programs

Federal regulations knowledge

Advising and counseling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

1-3 years related experience

Tools

Complex databases

Student billing systems

Content management systems

Office software

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor within the Division of Enrollment Management to assist students and families with Federal, State, and institutional financial aid programs. You will analyze eligibility, verify documentation, and communicate options to support student success.

The role requires strong knowledge of aid policies, excellent communication, and attention to detail. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of related experience are expected, with a hybrid on-site work arrangement.