University of California, Santa Cruz · 1 month ago
Financial Aid Adviser
Santa Cruz County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $69K/yrThe University of California, Santa Cruz is a public university known for its innovative and research-oriented approach. The Financial Aid Adviser independently evaluates complex financial aid applications and provides counseling on sensitive financial aid matters while contributing to policy development and outreach efforts.
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Responsibilities
Analyzes a variety of factors (financial data, family circumstances, social background, academic status, educational goals) and applies knowledge of federal, state, University, and outside agency laws, regulations, and policies to determine students; eligibility and award various types of financial aid
Identifies and implements database elements, queries, and reports needed to monitor aid programs. Analyzes reports to resolve ID allocation problems
Provides individual counseling on non-routine, sensitive aid issues, and identifies available aid resources to appropriately meet the needs of individual students
Exercises professional judgment to authorize changes in financial aid award
Advises departments on existing financial aid procedures, resources, and options available
Recommends changes in financial aid policy or procedures to benefit specific student groups, e.g., students with disabilities
Coordinates and creates content for outreach services to prospective students, parents, and the general public
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/ training
Working knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices for awarding financial aid. Specialized knowledge of particular programs
Working knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures
Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques
Ability to interpret policies and develop procedures to ensure compliance
Problem identification, critical thinking, and problem solving skills; judgment and decision-making ability
Ability to calculate financial aid with attention to detail and accuracy
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Demonstrated written skills
Demonstrated verbal communication skills
Active listening skills. Customer service orientation
Demonstrated ability to assess processes and implement improvements. Thorough interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience and cultural competency working with various populations
Demonstrated proficiency with standard office software as well as internet and email applications
Preferred
Working knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs
Knowledge of languages other than English, both written and oral
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
University of California, Santa Cruz
UCSC opened in 1965 with 650 students. Forty-five years later, the campus is home to nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
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2025 (34)
2024 (48)
2023 (52)
2022 (41)
2021 (46)
2020 (29)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)James S. McDonnell Foundation
2023-06-21Grant· $10M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2022-02-24Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Benedict Paten
Professor
Marco Rolandi
Jack Baskin Endowed Chair in Engineering
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