Lead Financial Aid Analyst – Districtwide

State Center Community College District; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

State Center Community College District seeks a Financial Aid Analyst to manage distribution of financial aid districtwide and lead complex eligibility reviews. You will monitor disbursements and ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements, while guiding staff and maintaining data accuracy.

You will work under supervision, coordinate with multiple departments, prepare reports, run SQL queries, and support equity-minded practices across the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of college financial aid experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local financial aid programs and regulations.
• Ability to interpret guidelines and apply professional judgment.
• Experience with financial aid software and SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operation of the Financial Aid department and assists with complex eligibility matters.
• Audits and analyzes eligibility, packaging and disbursement of funds in compliance with regulations.
• Writes and runs SQL queries, prepares reports, and maintains documentation for audits.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports equity-minded service across the district.

Skills

Staff supervision

Eligibility determinations

Communication

Confidentiality

Equity-minded service

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Three years of college financial aid experience

Tools

SQL query development

Access

Job description

State Center Community College District seeks a Financial Aid Analyst to manage distribution of financial aid districtwide and lead complex eligibility reviews. You will monitor disbursements and ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements, while guiding staff and maintaining data accuracy.

You will work under supervision, coordinate with multiple departments, prepare reports, run SQL queries, and support equity-minded practices across the district.