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Financial Aid Assistant
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $40,564.92 - $57,317.28 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Program Manager, Financial Aid (COF) (BC)
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $86,720.50 - $122,533.80 a year
- Online Application
- Public speaking
- English
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Financial Aid Assistant
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
Provide assistance and information to students applying for financial aid; answer telephones and greet visitors; interpret and explain related rules, policies,…
$40,564.92 - $57,317.28 a year
Program Manager, Financial Aid (COF) (BC)
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
Participate in meetings and conferences related to programs within the assigned area; disseminate information, coordinate projects and implement procedural…
$86,720.50 - $122,533.80 a year

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Financial Aid Assistant

Kern Community College District -
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$40,564.92 - $57,317.28 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Clerical experience

Full Job Description

Salary

$40,564.92 - $57,317.28 Annually

Location

Bakersfield College - Panorama Campus, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

FY25-2600448

College

Bakersfield College

Department

Financial Aid

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Salary Range/Class

35.0

Hours Per Week

Months Per Year

Assured Consideration Date

08/12/2026

Internal Posting Information

None

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide assistance and information to students applying for financial aid; perform a variety of general clerical duties; maintain lists and statistics related to assigned activities.

Representative Duties

Provide assistance and information to students applying for financial aid; answer telephones and greet visitors; interpret and explain related rules, policies, procedures and regulations.

Assist students in the completion of financial aid applications and verification forms; review documentation; determine applicant status; determine eligibility for fee waivers; schedule interview appointments.

Perform a variety of general clerical duties; compose routine correspondence; maintain filing systems; type and process various lists, forms and cards.

Compile and maintain a variety of statistical information related to financial aid; prepare statistical reports as required.

Produce and mail various verification forms and notices to students including award and eligibility letters; update student records in computer utilizing specialized software.

Communicate with the public, other departments and outside agencies to exchange information; refer to appropriate financial aid staff; provide information on the availability of grants, loans and scholarships.

Provide work direction and guidance to student workers.

Attend various workshops and training seminars as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of general clerical experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Statistical record-keeping techniques.
Operation of a computer, specified software and data entry techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Business letter composition and basic report preparation.

ABILITY TO
Learn the financial aid application procedure.
Maintain accurate and complete files and records.
Learn and explain the scholarships, grants, loans and awards available through the college and the requirements of these programs.
Learn, apply and explain laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing and duplicating materials.
Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Compose correspondence and written materials independently.
Operate office machines including a computer and specified software.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work confidentially with discretion.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

Completed online application for employment
Current resume
Letter of interest (cover letter)
List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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Benefits

Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process

Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

Flex 125
Additional products and services through American Fidelity
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
Adjuncts
Temporary Hourly
Professional Experts

For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.

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