Financial Aid Technician

Financial Aid Technician

Job No: 561674

Work Type: Staff

Location: Southern California:
Long Beach

Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 4 - APC
- Academic Professionals of California, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Administrative, Appointment Type:
Temporary, Time Basis:
Full Time

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSUsystem-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy,and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches,year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal placeto grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen

California's future-offering competitive compensation,comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

The Financial Aid Technician performs a variety of complex and technical duties involved in providing financial assistance for students, including the verification of eligibility and theawarding of aid. The Technician also serves as a comprehensivepoint of contact in Financial Aid - providing accurate direction and guidance to students, their families and staff in all aspectsof the financial aid process - identifying those who need to meet with a financial aid counselor or administrator to resolve more complex issues.

• Provide advising and general customer service to prospective,newly admitted, and current students and parents regarding various aspects of the financial aid process, including application steps,student eligibility, educational costs, types of financial aidavailable, and loan activities, while tailoring the information tothe particular needs, situation, and level of background of each customer.
• Assist in determining and evaluating student financial aid eligibility by performing verification of individual studentapplication data, reviewing and confirming general studenteligibility criteria (i.e., citizenship, selective service, NSLDS,etc. database matches), and performing/calculating needanalysis.
• Provide specialized processing and customer support specific to assigned financial aid program(s), assist with information dissemination and training of students and staff on various aspectsof assigned program - under direction of the program lead.
• Provide processing and technical assistance to support the administration of general financial aid programs and functions,which includes monitoring and re-evaluating continued studenteligibility, making and revising financial aid awards, processingreports, and other activities during various stages of the financial aid cycle.

Enrollment Services
- Financial Aid

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Student Personnel Technician, Financial Aid

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range:
  The hiring range for this position is up to $4,262 per month commensurate with candidate's education,experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range:
  The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,262 - $5,998 per month.

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health,growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflect sour commitment to your overall well-being.

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