"Financial Aid Officer"

Job Description

Salary: $67,745.60 - $88,379.20 Annually

Job Type: Classified Regular

Job Number: 26-062

Closing: Continuous

Location: Imperial, CA

Division: Financial Aid

Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plan develop, organize, and coordinate the College's Financial Aid Services; award aid packages and assure compliance with federal, State, and program requirements; train and provide work direction to assigned personnel.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Incumbents in this classification perform specialized financial aid duties to support the district's financial aid department, awarding financial aid packages. and to provide financial aid information to students and perspective students. This classification is the most senior of the financial aid classifications and requires the highest degree of financial aid knowledge and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified.

1. Plan, organize, develop, and coordinate the College's Financial Aid and work study programs.
2. Interpret and implement federal, State, and program guidelines governing financial aid programs; maintain knowledge of guideline revisions and implement accordingly.
3. Develop procedures necessary to properly package applications for financial aid; award prepared packages in compliance with applicable State and federal guidelines.
4. Monitor status of program funds; prepare budgets and disbursement program guidelines; account for proper expenditure of financial aid funds.
5. Review student complaints and problems and resolve as appropriate; interview and advise students regarding financial aid matters; process student appeals according to established procedures.
6. Train and provide work direction to financial aid staff; provide technical direction and guidance; provide input to performance evaluations as requested.
7. Oversee financial aid computer information system; troubleshoot problems and coordinate to resolve with the appropriate personnel.
8. Coordinate with a variety of other departments to assure timely processing of financial aid and disseminate program information.
9. Prepare a variety of complex statistical and narrative reports; assure the maintenance of accurate financial aid records and files.
10. Attend a variety of meetings, workshops, and conferences; represent the district to other educational institutions and community organizations.
11. Perform job-related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate degree in business, social science, or other related field and three (3) years of clerical or office coordination experience, including two (2) years in financial aid or related field.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Certain assignments may require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district's vehicle insurance program.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts. All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

Supplemental Information

RANGE 21 ON THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: Initial salary placement is normally at Step 1, no higher than Step 3. Please click here to review current salary schedule.

IMPORTANT:

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by March 10, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

For Additional inquiries please contact:
Gina Snow
HR Recruiter
Phone: 760-355-6210
Email: gina.snow@imperial.edu