Financial Aid Advisor

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Irvine, California 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $29 per Hour 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ August 30th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor. The role involves advising students and parents on financial aid programs, interpreting policies and regulations, analyzing student data to determine eligibility, and processing financial aid documents under general supervision.

Highlights

Advise students and parents on University, Federal, and State financial aid programs.
Interpret and apply financial aid policies, procedures, and federal regulations.
Analyze student documentation such as IRS and Social Security information to verify eligibility.
Process initial and follow-up evaluations of student financial aid files.
Basic knowledge of financial aid awarding policies, student loan programs, and federal loan processing systems required.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 1-3 years related experience necessary.
Preferred skills include proficiency with office software, complex databases, student billing systems, and content management software.
Position requires occasional evenings and weekends and requires passing a US Department of Justice background check.
Hourly pay rate is $29.47 with potential to go up to $50.69.
Part of the Division of Enrollment Management supporting student access and success through financial aid administration.