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Los Rios Community College District
Financial Aid Clerk I (Temporary Pool)
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What they do
A Financial Aid Counselor or Specialist provides information and assistance to students and families, including information on student loans and other sources of financial aid. Leads group presentations or provides individual counseling and assistance with the application process; may also solicit and review applications for specific scholarships.
$81,984 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Under general supervision, performs clerical work and financial aid support services. This position is filled on an "as needed" basis for all campuses/locations. Applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on District needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed once a year in July. Applicants in this pool will remain active until the pool is refreshed and will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool. For a detailed job description for this temporary posting click here . Supplies information and advice to students seeking financial aid, and directs applicants to appropriate staff after reviewing their needs; assists students in determining their budgets; helps students fill out financial aid applications, and checks applications for completeness; makes adjustments to monetary amounts during awards process; provides applications for outside scholarships, and reviews progress; generates reports from database using financial aid software or similar system to run needs analysis and package student financial aid; sets up and maintains individual student records; composes correspondence, forms and reports; oversees the work of temporary classified staff; completes service work requests, requisitions, purchase orders, maintenance and supply requisitions, and related documents; processes receipts for student loan checks and assists at the front counter. Performs related duties as required.