Job Details

Financial Aid Advisor

Salary: $4,479.00 - $5,669.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 20250625
Closing: 7/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:


Range 20
40 hours/week12 months/year
This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding
Interview dates to be determined

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not your ordinary community college - we're pioneers of change, redefining the educational landscape and setting new standards for excellence! Nestled in the heart of California's dynamic Central Valley, Merced College is more than just a workplace - it's a gateway to limitless opportunities!

Innovation at its Finest: At Merced College innovation isn't just a buzzword - it's our way of life! We're committed to staying ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technology, transformative instructional practices, and unparalleled customer service. Join us as we pave the way for the "new" community college experience!

Invested in You: At the heart of Merced College's success are our dedicated employees. We prioritize employee well-being, happiness, and professional growth. With a culture of support and employee engagement initiatives, we ensure that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

About Us: Founded in 1962, Merced College boasts a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. But we're not stopping there! We're on a mission to revolutionize the community college experience, blending tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment unlike any other.

Location Perks: Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Merced is more than a workplace - it's a lifestyle. Enjoy life in a picturesque town with a vibrant community of 90,000+ and easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something truly extraordinary. Join the Merced College family today and embark on a journey of innovation, growth, and fulfillment! If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, fostering innovation, and empowering others to succeed, then Merced College invites you to join. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey together!

Merced College is looking for a dynamic, high-energy candidate. This position provides support to students in the Financial Aid Department in Student Services. We are looking for someone who is friendly, ateam-player, has excellent customer service, great communication skills, and can adapt to changing rules, regulations, and priorities. If you enjoy helping others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply. This is an exciting time to be part of the community college system and an opportunity to join a team committed to engaging students in the college's Student Success Program.

Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.
General Description:

Under the direction of the Financial Aid Director/Registrar, advises students regarding eligibility for aid, the application process, and requirements of the aid programs. Advises students in budgeting and their responsibilities for maintaining satisfactory progress.

Examples of Duties


Essential Functions:

• Interviews and counsels students on all aspects of financial aid, including grants, loans, scholarships, employment, book vouchers, and emergencies
• Determines student awards and refers to other support services
• Verifies prior financial aid information on in-coming students
• Validates basic grants on students selected by federal government requiring review
• Performs computer data entry functions for needs analysis, packaging and program eligibility requirements
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Financial aid programs and regulations
• Basic data processing as related to needs analysis
• Basic computer data entry programs such as Windows, Word, Excel, and Access

Ability to:

• Exercise sound judgment in advising students relative to budgets and financial matters
• Prepare written materials explaining aid programs
• Communicate both orally and in writing
• Relate to students of all ages and backgrounds
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

Typical Qualifications


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Associate's degree
  OR
• High school diploma OR GED AND three (3) years applicable experience
  OR
• The equivalent education and experience

AND

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desired:

• Experience with Student Information System/Enterprise Resource Planning

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to:

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
• Reach in all directions

Vision:

• See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information


How to Apply:

1. Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

1. Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references(no reference letters permitted)
4. If applicable, legible, unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official transcripts are only required upon hire.
5. If you have completed college or university coursework outside the United States, you must obtain a comprehensive evaluation of your foreign transcripts from an approved organization.

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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