Financial Aid Analyst (Student Financial Services) - Moreno Valley College

Riverside Community College District

Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:

2/18/2026

Application Deadline

Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.02/18/2026

Position Title: Financial Aid Analyst (Student Financial Services) - Moreno Valley College

Job listing number

Department: Student Financial Svcs (M)

Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)

Student Position Type

Student Employment Location/Department

College/Campus: Moreno Valley

Physical location of the position: Moreno Valley

If off-site, please specify location.

Employment Type: Full-Time

If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week

Position Length: 12-month

Salary Range: Grade M

Salary Amount: $6,897 - $8,393

Salary Type: Monthly

Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No

If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:

Department Specific Needs

Job Description

Basic Function

Provides specialized support to a diverse population of students and their families for the final and auditable award of all federal, state, and institutional aid funds; coordinates and meets critical dates and deadlines, ensuring accurate disbursement of all grants, loans, waivers, scholarships, and miscellaneous awards; interprets and applies changing rules in compliance with all mandated regulations for financial and institutional awards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned area supervisor. May provide lead direction to temporary staff and/or student workers.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification in the Financial Aid series is responsible for performing specialized services in the final determination of auditable awards of all federal, state, and institutional aid funds; incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Employees in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties and ensure efficient and effective services are provided to students seeking financial aid. Assignments are given with general guidelines. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

Education

Education and Experience

An associate's degree in business, accounting, or a related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience supporting a financial aid program in an educational institution; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Experience

Knowledge of

1. Multiple sources of financial aid and the processes through which they are available.

2. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

3. Eligibility criteria for a diverse range of student funding sources.

4. Purpose, intent, and guidelines of the SAP program.

5. Methods and techniques of interviewing students and eliciting relevant information.

6. Methods and techniques of evaluating student awards based on specific funding program criteria.

7. Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

8. General office and business administrative processes.

9. Mathematical principles.

10. Principles and practices of quality control.

11. Operational characteristics of multiple databases from funding agencies to ensure data is properly retrieved, entered, and submitted.

12. Methods and techniques of preparing reports and business documents.

13. Principles and practices of recordkeeping.

14. Methods and techniques of developing program information and materials.

Ability to

1. Interpret and apply a wide variety of changing federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures.

2. Examine and evaluate applications and award appropriate funding to students based on specific funding criteria.

3. Administer, monitor, and maintain the SAP appeal program.

4. Interpret and apply rules and regulations from multiple funding sources including student loans and adjust funding based on same.

5. Exercise sound interviewing skills when discussing personal and sensitive issues with students.

6. Use adequate documentation in conformity with federal regulations to make appropriate adjustments to FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) elements to override dependency or other criteria that affects students' eligibility for aid.

7. Deliver financial aid presentations to students and others in the financial aid application process.

8. Be thorough, organized, consistent, and accurate in processing diverse and complex financial aid files.

9. Prepare business documents and reports on program services and operations.

10. Serve as a liaison for financial aid programs with internal and external organizations.

11. Perform accurate mathematical calculations and computations.

12. Stay current on changing funding policies, procedures, and requirements.

13. Maintain confidentiality of information received during work.

14. Plan and organize clear and concise student records for audit and oversight purposes.

15. Exercise independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.

16. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

17. Communicate effectively in the course of performing work tasks.

18. Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

19. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.

20. Provide efficient, high-level customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and District personnel.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Other:PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This classification primarily works in an office and standing in and walking between work areas is occasionally required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Employees in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.

The essential functions of this classification must be performed by the incumbents with or without reasonable accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset individuals in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Reviews student documentation and information in compliance with federal methodology, published regulations, and institutional policies and procedures; utilizes independent judgment to investigate and resolve any conflicting information.

2. Accepts and determines the accuracy and validity of financial aid documents, including tax returns, legal documents, citizenship documents, specialized program forms, agency verification requests, and related materials.

3. Verifies, reviews, and calculates eligibility for appropriate aid programs; packages and awards aid for federal and state grant and loan funds for all applicants through automated and manual packaging procedures; audits and adjusts awards, as necessary.

4. Applies Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards for each student applying for financial assistance according to federal and institutional regulations; reviews and evaluates SAP reports to determine eligibility for financial assistance; calculates and adjusts awards based on SAP results; monitors continued aid eligibility; notifies, interprets, and explains results to students.

5. Responsible for processing, packaging, and awarding funding for students through multiple funding program options; monitors student funding on a continuous basis; conducts tasks specific to each funding source, such as counseling students on debt management, processing change of information forms, submitting disbursement authorizations, or related matters; audits and adjusts awards and reconciles disbursements as needed; and prepares and submits reports.

6. Coordinates the SAP Appeal program; monitors regulations; intakes appeal packets; prepares packets for review and examination; approves or denies SAP appeals; prepares communications to students and tracks information on a semester-by-semester basis.

7. Interprets current Student Educational Plans (SEP); develops and monitors academic plans for students approved for an SAP appeal through creation of an Approved Class List (ACL); monitors students' compliance with the ACL list; adjusts award packages based on eligibility. 8. Meets with students to discuss decisions on appeal packets, changes to their ACL, award updates, and disbursement information.

9. Conducts end of semester reviews of all appeal-approved students to determine continued eligibility or loss of appeal status; assumes responsibility for student and staff communication, data entry, and award package updates for this group.

Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:10. Coordinates the scholarship program for students by marketing, providing workshops, screening, verifying eligibility, monitoring and adjusting awards, authorizing disbursements, auditing records, and compiling reports; acts as liaison to the RCCD Foundation and external partners.

11. Reports and maintains the process of notifying and monitoring students who are in overpayment status; reports students who failed to make payment on the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) by verifying information from the Department of Education with respect to grant and loan overpayments and/or defaults; completes hold process for students who fail to repay Cal Grant.

12. Reviews reports received from the Department of Education to determine impact on previous student eligibility based on changes to their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and related records; communicates to students and staff regarding changes to eligibility; requests supporting documentation to resolve conflicting information and places holds on financial aid disbursements until conflicts are resolved.

13. Identifies and analyzes strengths and improvement areas within the Student Financial Services Department; creates objectives and goals based on the improvement areas to strengthen the performance level for the office and for student success; conducts statistical analyses to measure data collected via surveys, workshops, attendance reports, student participation, and other evaluative tools to determine outcomes; prepares improvement recommendations based on these outcomes.

14. Utilizes professional judgement in evaluating student's special circumstances on a case-by-case basis, using documentation provided in conformity with federal regulations.

15. Conducts financial aid presentations and facilitates online workshops; participates in high school and community functions and activities, including job and career fairs; develops specialized marketing materials such as flyers, banners, and posters.

16. Manages communication management database to provide timely communications through letters and emails throughout the year.

17. Collaborates to assist students in determination of eligibility for financial assistance; ensures accurate information is developed and disseminated correctly to students and staff; determines specific disbursement dates of grants, loans, or special programs.

18. Participates in District-provided in-service training.

19. Performs other related duties as assigned; specific duties not listed does not exclude them for this classification if the work is similar or related.

Conditions of Employment

SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.

HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 10 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.

FRINGE BENEFITS: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The Riverside Community College District (the District) fosters and maintains a work environment free from discrimination harassment or retaliation, where all persons are treated with dignity and respect. The District is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. The District adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline and termination. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling the District's commitment to equal employment opportunity.

In addition, it is the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or have inquiries regarding compliance or grievance procedures you may contact the District Compliance Officer and Title IX, Section 504/ADA Coordinator Lorraine Jones as follows:

Lorraine Jones, Ed.D., M.S.W.

District Compliance Officer and Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinator

3801 Market Street

Riverside, CA 92501

[email protected]

951-222-8039.

Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Required Applicant Documents:Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Letter of Recommendation 1

Associate or Equivalent Transcript

Optional Applicant Documents

Application Deadline:02-18-2026

Special Comments

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

Application Types Accepted

Classified/Management/Confidential Application

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Job Type

Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: USD 6,897 - 8,393 yearly
Location: Moreno Valley, CA

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