Financial Aid Specialist (Full-Time)

Financial Aid Specialist (Full-Time)

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 Specialist (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 J

Salary Amount: $5,977 - $7,281

Salary Type: Monthly

Is this position categorically (grant) funded? Yes

If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through: ongoing

Department Specific Needs

Job Description

Basic Function

Provides specialized support to students who are applying for

financial aid; works with students and internal financial aid staff

to facilitate student access to education related grants, loans,

waivers, and scholarships; accepts, reviews, researches, and

processes financial aid requests; verifies and determines the

accuracy and validity of financial aid related applications and

documents; assists in the grant and loan disbursement

process.

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 Financial Aid series is responsible for

performing the full range of technical duties by conducting

financial aid counseling for students and processing financial aid

requests, working independently, and exercising judgment and

initiative. Employees at this level receive only occasional

instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and

are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the

department.

Education

Education and Experience

Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) 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. General financial aid intake guidelines.

3. Principles and practices of eligibility determination.

4. Financial aid guidelines and application processes.

5. Methods and techniques of interviewing students and eliciting

relevant information.

6. Mathematical principles.

7. Business and office administrative practices and

procedures.

8. College registration and matriculation processes and

services.

9. Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and

ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the

community.

10. Methods and techniques of processing financial aid documents

and forms.

11. Methods and techniques of compiling and generating

reports.

12. Grant and loan funding principles and practices, including

those related to disbursement such as checks and direct

deposit.

13. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations,

ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to

assigned area of responsibility.

14. Principles and practices of recordkeeping.

15. 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. Work tactfully and efficiently with a diverse population of

students and their families.

3. Make accurate mathematical computations.

4. Evaluate student documentation to ensure proper and accurate

completion.

5. Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed

and accuracy to perform the work.

6. Be thorough, organized, consistent, and accurate in processing

diverse and complex financial aid files.

7. Provide technical support to grant and loan funding processes

and recordkeeping.

8. Appropriately answer financial aid questions, maintain

confidentiality, and be discreet with student information.

9. Collaborate with various student services and academic

departments.

10. Exercise independent judgment within general policy and

procedural guidelines.

11. Effectively use computer systems, software applications

relevant to work performed, and business equipment to perform a

variety of work tasks. 12. Communicate effectively in the course of

performing work tasks.

13. Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships

with those contacted in the course of work.

14. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of

the diverse academic, socio-economic, disability, and ethnic

backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.

15. 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. Accepts, processes, researches, and completes all financial aid

requests, including grants and loans, in accordance with federal,

state, and institutional regulations; verifies and determines the

accuracy and validity of financial aid related documents required

for the process; resolves conflicting information issues; and

packages up applications for final review, award, and approval by

others.

2. Advises and informs a diverse population of students and their

families, in person and virtually, on financial assistance

programs, options, and responsibilities; explains federal, state,

and institutional funding sources and eligibility criteria; assists

with the application procedure; explains policies to students,

parents and other campus constituents; responds to phone calls,

emails, and written requests in a timely and accurate manner.

3. Serves as an initial point of contact for students with special

or unusual circumstances; conducts interviews to evaluate the best

approach for moving forward with financial aid requests.

4. Provides counseling to students on the manner of integrating

their financial concerns relative to personal and/or academic

problems in a sensitive, confidential manner.

5. Reviews California College Promise Grant (CCPG) applications and

tuition waivers for eligibility to ensure accurate data input and

assists with end of year reports to the State; determines

eligibility and administers waiver awards; ensures compliance with

changing legislation; audits CCPG applications and tuition waivers

to ensure data is accurate; maintains spreadsheets and files

documents; develops annual applications; updates annual policies

and procedures; and verifies veteran eligibility utilizing

documents received through the Department of Veterans

Affairs.

6. May process and award various special program grants,

scholarships, and waivers as assigned; maintains records for

financial aid recipients and records data for periodic and/or

annual reporting and grant reconciliation; and awards special

program funds via various payment types.

7. Educates students on accurate disbursement of funds based on

enrollment status and financial aid eligibility; composes and

creates informational literature, marketing materials, and

communications to students and sends departmental forms and

informational flyers; images and archives documents in scanning

database.

8. Assists students with their financial aid preferences, including

account creation through disbursement provider; communicates issues

and requests to disbursement provider when necessary and advises

students on issues regarding their accounts and

disbursements.

9. Collaborates with various student services and academic

departments; assists with financial aid educational workshops

within the District and for various high schools in the District's

service area; participates in education and training on financial

aid regulations and procedures; keeps abreast of changes in

regulations through participation in conferences, workshops, and

training seminars.

10. Participates in District-provided in-service training

programs.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned; specific duties not

listed does not exclude them for this classification if the work is

similar or related.

Duties and Responsibilities - Continued

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: 7:30 AM - 4:00 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

Other Document

Optional Applicant Documents:Associate or Equivalent

Transcript

Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript

Other Document

Effective Employment Date:Anticipated Start Date: May 2026

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

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