Financial Aid Assistant
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Financial Aid Assistant
Kern Community College District
Salary: $3,233.60 - $4,569.00 Monthly
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: FY24-2501140
Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Department: Financial Aid
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide assistance and information to students applying for financial aid; perform a variety of general clerical duties; maintain lists and statistics related to assigned activities.
Representative Duties
- Provide assistance and information to students applying for financial aid; answer telephones and greet visitors; interpret and explain related rules, policies, procedures and regulations.
- Assist students in the completion of financial aid applications and verification forms; review documentation; determine applicant status; determine eligibility for fee waivers; schedule interview appointments.
- Perform a variety of general clerical duties; compose routine correspondence; maintain filing systems; type and process various lists, forms and cards.
- Compile and maintain a variety of statistical information related to financial aid; prepare statistical reports as required.
- Produce and mail various verification forms and notices to students including award and eligibility letters; update student records in computer utilizing specialized software.
- Communicate with the public, other departments and outside agencies to exchange information; refer to appropriate financial aid staff; provide information on the availability of grants, loans and scholarships.
- Provide work direction and guidance to student workers.
- Attend various workshops and training seminars as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of general clerical experience.
Salary
Classified Salary Schedule, Range 35.0
40 hours per week, 12 months per year
$3233.60 - $4569.00 monthly (Maximum Entry Level Salary: $3397.30 monthly)
Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 03/18/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packets must include the following:
- Completed Online Application for Employment form
... (additional details on redaction, transcripts, etc.)
Knowledge & Abilities
(Detailed lists of knowledge and abilities omitted for brevity, but include key points as needed.)
All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4845941/financial-aid-assistant. Emails will not be accepted.
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