Financial Aid Advisor

Job No : 523247; 2 / 9 / 2023

FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR

Student Services Professional II

PaGE LA Downtown Office

Salary Range : $4610 - $6556 / Monthly

Work Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 . to 5 : 00 .; temporary appointment expires on or before one year from the date of hire;

appointment may be extended, may become permanent; exempt classification.

Essential Functions : Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Student Services in the College of Professional and Global Education (PaGE), and working closely with the Cal state LA Associate Director in the Center for Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for advising students regarding all aspects of student financial aid programs and processes.

The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to student success by his / her responsibility for coordinating financial aid for students enrolled in PaGE programs.

The Financial Aid Advisor is required to apply federal, state, CSU Chancellor’s Office Executive Orders, institutional policies and regulations to ensure compliance in all functions of awarding financial aid to include but not limited to Cal Grant, Secondary Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), federal direct loans, private student loans, VA Education Benefits, and Prison Education Program.

Required Qualifications & Experience : Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business or job-related field.

Equivalent of two years of professional experience in Financial Aid or one of the student services program areas or in a related field.

• Must possess excellent skills in written and verbal communication. Ability to : read, interpret and apply complex rules and regulations accurately;
• use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the University community;

think independently and make professional judgements; recognize, analyze and resolve complex student eligibility cases and is sensitive to and responsible for the needs of the program requirements.

Must be able to travel to and from the DTLA campus and Cal State LA. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and / or ability in working in a multicultural / multiethnic environment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so.

Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The system wide policy can be found at and questions may be sent to

prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications : Current knowledge of federal and state Financial Aid policies and regulations. Knowledge of CSU and Cal State LA policies and procedures

Closing Date : Review of applications will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.

To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and / or interest in working in a multicultural / multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting.

The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Title IX Employer.

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