Financial Aid Advisor

Financial Aid Advisor (FINANCIAL AID OFCR 2 SV)

Position Number:

Payroll

Title:

Financial Aid Advisor; FINANCIAL AID OFCR 2 SV (004987)

Job Code: 004987

Open Date: 6/12/26

Application Review Begins: 6/29/26

Department: FINC (FINANCIAL AID OFFICE - Operation)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code: SV
- Student Services and Advising Professionals

Employee Class: Staff:
Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $28.07 to $30.97/hour (budgeted), full range $28.07 to $48.28/hour

Work Location: 2101 Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building, UCSB Campus

Working Days and

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: In-Person;
Hybrid Eligible

OFAS Mission Statement:
The University of California, Santa Barbara Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides students with the financial resources and related services necessary to achieve their educational goals. We are committed to providing accurate, user-friendly, responsive, and respectful service to students and their families. We administer federal, state, and university aid and scholarship programs in accordance with applicable policies and regulations while striving to be an innovative and service-minded department.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, serves as coordinator of a major aid program. Performs tasks at the operational level in all areas of financial aid administration including need analysis, packaging, and revisions to aid packages. Exercises professional judgment to make necessary adjustments when standard need analysis methodology is inappropriate. Advises students and parents regarding the application process, available aid, and alternative financing.

Conducts workshops and gives presentations to various campus organizations.

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Proven adaptability and ability to work effectively with multiple deadlines and schedules

• Financial aid administrative experience.
• Basic working knowledge of federal aid programs and application process.
• Ability to apply policies to individual situations
• Basic knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices for awarding financial aid.
• Basic knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Ability to calculate financial aid with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem identification and critical thinking skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills. Active listening skills. Possesses customer service orientation skills.
• Ability to assess processes and recommend improvements. Good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software, internet, and email applications. Basic knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
• Strong interpersonal and written skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Experience using complex databases.

• Limited vacation during the month of September/October.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace