FINANCIAL AID BASIC NEEDS COUNSELOR

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Irvine, California 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $67K - $70K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ August 20th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring a Financial Aid Basic Needs Counselor. The role involves independently applying knowledge of student aid programs to manage aid awards, provide counseling on sensitive issues, and support Basic Needs Center initiatives that address food, housing, health, and financial insecurity. The counselor also participates in the Economic Crisis Response Team to allocate emergency grants.

Highlights

Manage financial aid awards and authorize exceptions based on student needs and policies.
Provide individual counseling on complex and sensitive financial aid matters.
Serve as the principal resource for Basic Needs Center initiatives, including food, housing, health, wellness, and financial insecurity programs.
Participate in the campus Economic Crisis Response Team to award emergency grants.
Requires proficiency with standard office software, University-specific applications, and experience with complex databases.
Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-10 years of directly related professional experience.
Knowledge of policies and regulations governing financial aid and ability to interpret and ensure compliance.
Preferred experience includes knowledge of Institutional Need Analysis System (INAS) and Student Financial Planning or Billing Systems.
Annual salary range is approximately $66,990 to $70,400.
Position demands occasional night and weekend work and requires successful completion of a US Department of Justice background check.