To qualify for this internal lateral transfer opportunity, you must be a current Classified or Confidential employee of Cabrillo College and meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
Successful completion of your probationary period
Placed at Range 36 or higher on the Classified salary schedule or Range I or higher on the Confidential salary schedule
Meet the qualifications of the lateral transfer opportunity as noted in the “Minimum Qualification” section of this job announcement
Unsure of your salary range? Visit HR’s website to view the salary schedule for Classified or Confidential for this position.
Under general supervision, this full-time, twelve (12) months per year Financial Aid Specialist performs technical duties related to the review and processing of student financial aid information; provides information, assistance and reviews student financial aid applications; performs departmental administrative support duties; and performs related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 10,500+ students per term. As of the 2025 Academic Year, 71% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (49%), Multi Ethnic (20%), Asian (1%), Black Non-Hispanic (<1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native(<1%), and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Starting Salary Range: $4,660 to $5,394 per month; plus 5% annual increases up to step 7. The maximum initial salary step placement on the classified salary schedule is step 4. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) assignment, 12 months per year, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with evenings and weekends as required.
Classified employees are required to join the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and, as such, contribute 8% of their monthly salary to CalPERS on a pre-tax basis. Position scheduled to begin as soon as possible, pending continued categorical funding and Governing Board ratification. Salary is subject to proration based on the beginning date of assignment. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life, short- and long-term, and vision (optional) insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalPERS Retirement, and an Employee Assistance Program. Please see the Benefits link on the HR webpage for more information.
Work-Life Balance: This opportunity is a full-time assignment, 12 months per year. Classified employee benefits include:
Twelve (12) days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at year ten (10)
Twelve (12) days of sick leave accrued annually, seven (7) of which can be used as Personal Necessity days annually
Nineteen (19) paid holidays annually
Five percent (5%) Longevity award annually after ten (10) years of service with increases to fifteen percent (15%) at twenty (20) years
Professional Growth educational incentive program
As a classified staff member at Cabrillo College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives.
Starting Salary Range: $4,660 to $6,245 per month; plus 5% annual increases up to step 7. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) assignment, twelve (12) months per year, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with evenings and weekends as required.
Application Process:
Complete the application with a minimum of three (3) professional references and answer all supplemental questions; provide detailed information to aid in determining that the minimum qualification requirements have been met
Attach resume
Attach all unofficial transcripts for college coursework completed, if applicable (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable), displaying any degrees conferred. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency at the applicant’s expense
Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.
Attention Applicants
Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee. Application materials not required (including cover letters or letters of recommendation) for this position will not be reviewed. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials.
Selection Procedure
A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email and can also be accessed through your application profile.
EEO Statement
Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status, or protected veteran status.
Accommodations
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at
[email protected].
Questions? Concerns? Please contact HR as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.
