Title Financial Aid Assistant Category Student Services Description Join the Financial Aid Department as the Financial Aid Assistant! Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to help students navigate their educational journeys? Tohono O'odham Community College (TOCC) is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Financial Aid Assistant to join our Student Services division. Reporting directly to the Financial Aid Manager, you will serve as a primary resource for students seeking guidance on financial assistance programs, helping them understand requirements while keeping our backend office operations running efficiently. This role requires high attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to strict confidentiality. If you enjoy customer service and want to make higher education more accessible within our community, we invite you to apply.

Hiring Salary Range:

$19.00 - $20.00 an hour

What You Will Do:

Guide students regarding Federal and State educational programs, financial aid benefits, institutional rules, and academic progress policies. Collect and verify crucial financial aid data and documentation submitted by students for processing. Maintain and update department forms, physical files, student records, and student profiles across external reporting networks. Prepare and process applications, formal records, and office documentation. Strictly maintain the security of student financial records and information in absolute compliance with FERPA guidelines. Actively champion and integrate the

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son (Our Core Values) into daily interactions: Perform other administrative duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Position Requirements What You Will Bring:

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent. One to two years of professional office or administrative experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Proficiency in modern office practices, procedures, standard equipment, and business computers/software applications. Understanding of basic filing, recordkeeping principles, and tracking methods. Strong ability to prioritize tasks, maintain attention to detail under tight deadlines, and handle multiple ongoing projects simultaneously. Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively collaborate with students, staff, and the general public. Familary with applicable Federal, State, and local rules, codes, or statutes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to speak and understand O'odham and/or Spanish. Foundational knowledge and understanding of the history and contemporary issues facing Native people.

Background Requirements:

Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check.

Work Environment & Schedule:

Schedule:

Standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional evening or weekend shifts may be required to support peak student registration events.

Physical Demands:

Classified as Sedentary Work, requiring sitting for extended periods, walking, standing, reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 10 pounds. Frequent typing/fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, or fingers are standard.

Visual Acuity:

Requires close visual acuity for extensive reading, transcribing data, viewing computer screens, and evaluating paperwork.

Conditions:

Standard, indoor climate-controlled office environment with no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. How to

Apply:

We prefer that you apply for jobs with us online through our AppOne portal, but we also accept paper applications. You can find the downloadable application on our website at www.tocc.edu . If you decide to mail or submit a physical application, you must include the following items: Your completed and signed TOCC application. Your current resume. A list of three professional references/contacts that includes their name, job title, company, work phone number, email, and phone number. If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must include a copy of your tribal certification or enrollment card. If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you must include a copy of your DD214 form. Please mail your completed application packet to:

TOHONO O'ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATTENTION

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RESOURCES P.O. BOX 3129, SELLS, AZ 85634

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Work Environment TOCC is a tribal college located on the Tohono O'odham Nation, 60 miles west of Tucson. The Lead will work closely with members of the Tohono O'odham Nation within a multicultural setting. Benefits The College offers a comprehensive benefit package and 401(k). Close Date Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Open Date 7/9/2026 Location S-cuk Du'ag Mascamakud "Main Campus" About the Organization Tohono O'odham Community College (TOCC) is a two-year college for individuals from all walks of life who want to further their education. TOCC primarily serves the residents of the Tohono O'odham Nation, but anyone pursuing a higher education is welcome to attend. TOCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now