San José - Evergreen Community College District
FINANCIAL AID COORDINATOR
San José - Evergreen Community College District, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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Overview
San José - Evergreen Community College District is hiring a Financial Aid Coordinator. The work location is San Jose City College; 12-month, full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. This position is represented by CSEA (Chapter 363). Base pay range
$82,545.00/yr - $100,761.00/yr Posting details show a range provided by the District. Final pay based on skills and experience; discuss with recruiter for more information. Position details
Opportunity Type: Classified Employment Opportunity Position Title: Financial Aid Coordinator Posting Number: S2538 Close/First Review Date: 09/14/2025 Department: Financial Aid Salary Range: $82,545 - $100,761 Annual Salary: (Range 96: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2025-2026). Starting placement is generally at Step 1. Benefits and retirement
In addition to salary, the District offers health benefits with premiums paid by the District for the employee and eligible dependents. District provides access to two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO), dental (Delta Dental PPO), vision (VSP Choice), life insurance (The Hartford) for employee and dependents, long term disability (The Hartford), and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP). The District contributes 26.81% of the employee’s salary toward CalPERS pension. Optional plans include additional life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and pretax retirement plans (403b and 457). Classified employees earn vacation, sick leave, and holidays as described in the posting. Position responsibilities
Position Purpose The Financial Aid Coordinator serves as the lead classified employee in the Financial Aid Office; responds to problems and activities involving students, staff, and department employees; collaborates with the administrator to assign and review staff work; ensures technical and operational support for the office.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assist in planning, organizing and coordinating the day-to-day operations with financial aid staff to ensure efficient delivery of services to students and the college community. Provide detailed information to students, parents, faculty and staff regarding financial aid processes, types of aid, etc. Determine and monitor student eligibility for Federal, State and campus-based aid programs, including Satisfactory Academic Progress calculations and appeals. Reconcile financial aid program funds internally and with college and District Fiscal Services on a regular basis. Coordinate with District ITSS to provide technical solutions regarding the campus/district financial aid systems and assist as needed in the day-to-day usage; test and practice patches and updates in collaboration with ITSS. Participate in the hiring of hourly or student employees. Coordinate and lead implementation of new procedures. Conduct financial aid workshops and orientations including but not limited to: Student Loan Orientation, Federal Work Study Orientation and Satisfactory Academic Progress Workshops. Participate in student initiative programs in collaboration with various program partners. Explain and interpret District policies and procedures. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Interpret, implement, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Federal and State guidelines governing financial aid programs. Prepare, implement, and revise policies and procedures, as necessary, to comply with changes in State and federal laws. Provide support to Financial Aid Office using Federal and State agency online data management systems to troubleshoot student and college record management issues. Work with assigned administrator to collect, analyze and take action based on Financial Aid student data. Prepare reports on operations and activities as assigned. Conduct assessment of student needs including monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures. Evaluate office procedures related to student service and make recommendations to assigned administrator accordingly. Perform other duties reasonably related to the job classification. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of
Federal, State and local student financial aid programs regulations and guidelines. Financial barriers for low-income students/families. Federal and State financial aid applications and associated information. Federal and State electronic communications and reporting requirements. Common office productivity software and financial aid specific software. General policies and procedures for a financial aid Office. Public speaking principles and techniques. Research methods and techniques. Statistical analysis methods. Record-keeping techniques. Basic accounting practices procedures and terminology. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Skills and Abilities
Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures and regulations regarding financial aid programs. Exercise sound judgment in reviewing and screening applications for financial aid when determining eligibility and evaluating special circumstances. Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Perform business math computations and maintain accurate financial records. Prepare and deliver oral presentations and a variety of correspondence. Read, interpret and explain statistical data, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Research, analyze and evaluate service delivery methods and techniques. Train and provide direction to personnel. Assign and review the work of others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with and effectively serve students. Required Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate's degree from an accredited institution. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in a related position including at least 3 years of experience working directly in the administration of Financial Aid. Diversity and other qualifications
Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and commitment to inclusion. Desire to integrate diversity into duties as appropriate. Other applicant information
Only complete application materials will be considered. Letters of Recommendation are not required. Upon hire, must provide documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States. Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned. Travel expenses to interviews are the candidate’s responsibility. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The District may re-advertise or delay the process or fill more than one position. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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San José - Evergreen Community College District is hiring a Financial Aid Coordinator. The work location is San Jose City College; 12-month, full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. This position is represented by CSEA (Chapter 363). Base pay range
$82,545.00/yr - $100,761.00/yr Posting details show a range provided by the District. Final pay based on skills and experience; discuss with recruiter for more information. Position details
Opportunity Type: Classified Employment Opportunity Position Title: Financial Aid Coordinator Posting Number: S2538 Close/First Review Date: 09/14/2025 Department: Financial Aid Salary Range: $82,545 - $100,761 Annual Salary: (Range 96: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2025-2026). Starting placement is generally at Step 1. Benefits and retirement
In addition to salary, the District offers health benefits with premiums paid by the District for the employee and eligible dependents. District provides access to two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO), dental (Delta Dental PPO), vision (VSP Choice), life insurance (The Hartford) for employee and dependents, long term disability (The Hartford), and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP). The District contributes 26.81% of the employee’s salary toward CalPERS pension. Optional plans include additional life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and pretax retirement plans (403b and 457). Classified employees earn vacation, sick leave, and holidays as described in the posting. Position responsibilities
Position Purpose The Financial Aid Coordinator serves as the lead classified employee in the Financial Aid Office; responds to problems and activities involving students, staff, and department employees; collaborates with the administrator to assign and review staff work; ensures technical and operational support for the office.
Duties And Responsibilities
Assist in planning, organizing and coordinating the day-to-day operations with financial aid staff to ensure efficient delivery of services to students and the college community. Provide detailed information to students, parents, faculty and staff regarding financial aid processes, types of aid, etc. Determine and monitor student eligibility for Federal, State and campus-based aid programs, including Satisfactory Academic Progress calculations and appeals. Reconcile financial aid program funds internally and with college and District Fiscal Services on a regular basis. Coordinate with District ITSS to provide technical solutions regarding the campus/district financial aid systems and assist as needed in the day-to-day usage; test and practice patches and updates in collaboration with ITSS. Participate in the hiring of hourly or student employees. Coordinate and lead implementation of new procedures. Conduct financial aid workshops and orientations including but not limited to: Student Loan Orientation, Federal Work Study Orientation and Satisfactory Academic Progress Workshops. Participate in student initiative programs in collaboration with various program partners. Explain and interpret District policies and procedures. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Interpret, implement, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Federal and State guidelines governing financial aid programs. Prepare, implement, and revise policies and procedures, as necessary, to comply with changes in State and federal laws. Provide support to Financial Aid Office using Federal and State agency online data management systems to troubleshoot student and college record management issues. Work with assigned administrator to collect, analyze and take action based on Financial Aid student data. Prepare reports on operations and activities as assigned. Conduct assessment of student needs including monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures. Evaluate office procedures related to student service and make recommendations to assigned administrator accordingly. Perform other duties reasonably related to the job classification. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of
Federal, State and local student financial aid programs regulations and guidelines. Financial barriers for low-income students/families. Federal and State financial aid applications and associated information. Federal and State electronic communications and reporting requirements. Common office productivity software and financial aid specific software. General policies and procedures for a financial aid Office. Public speaking principles and techniques. Research methods and techniques. Statistical analysis methods. Record-keeping techniques. Basic accounting practices procedures and terminology. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Skills and Abilities
Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures and regulations regarding financial aid programs. Exercise sound judgment in reviewing and screening applications for financial aid when determining eligibility and evaluating special circumstances. Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Perform business math computations and maintain accurate financial records. Prepare and deliver oral presentations and a variety of correspondence. Read, interpret and explain statistical data, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Research, analyze and evaluate service delivery methods and techniques. Train and provide direction to personnel. Assign and review the work of others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with and effectively serve students. Required Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate's degree from an accredited institution. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in a related position including at least 3 years of experience working directly in the administration of Financial Aid. Diversity and other qualifications
Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and commitment to inclusion. Desire to integrate diversity into duties as appropriate. Other applicant information
Only complete application materials will be considered. Letters of Recommendation are not required. Upon hire, must provide documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States. Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned. Travel expenses to interviews are the candidate’s responsibility. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The District may re-advertise or delay the process or fill more than one position. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at San José - Evergreen Community College District by 2x Note: Some sections of this job posting appear to be boilerplate or promotional content from the platform and are not essential to the job description.
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