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ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The University of California Santa Cruz enrolls roughly 19,000 students a year and 77% of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office (FASO) strives to deliver high quality service to students and their families. We are committed to minimizing financial barriers, dedicated to providing students and their family’s access to a broad range of aid programs to support students in achieving their educational goals.. The office is part of Enrollment Management, which includes Financial Aid and Scholarships, Orientation and Undergraduate Admissions. Enrollment Management is part of the multi-faceted academic Division of Undergraduate Education. Undergraduate Admissions, Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Education work closely with select Academic Senate committees. Since its founding in 1965, the University of California, Santa Cruz, has grown from 652 students to nearly 19,000 students (2022-23) and earned international distinction as a world university with high-impact research, ranking 3rd in the world for research influence by Times Higher Education, and among the top 50 universities in the world, according to the U.S. News and World Report 2017 Best Global Universities rankings. A campus with world-class facilities and one of the most visually spectacular settings in higher education, UC Santa Cruz offers rigorous academic programs and cutting-edge research opportunities. At the core of our progressive educational approach are our 10 distinctive residential colleges, which organize the campus into smaller living/learning communities. More information can be found at: https://financialaid.ucsc.edu/index.html
JOB SUMMARY The Basic Needs Advisor serves as the principal resource for campus staff that support Basic Needs efforts, including but not limited to Slug Support, Basic Needs, Student Health, EOP, STARs, DRC, etc. Uses professional financial aid concepts applied to a limited number of financial aid functions. Provides information and interpretation of standard policies, procedures and regulations. Advisor is responsible for processing the awards tied to programs which address food, housing, health and wellness, and financial insecurity. This includes reviewing various award requests to determine how to best bridge these student supports with federal aid regulations and revising aid packages. Works independently under general supervision in providing routine information and receives direction regarding more complex programs. The advisor will be backup for the scholarship adviser and scholarship manager and may assist with other non-basic needs awards processing as needed throughout the year. Additionally, incumbent will assist with general customer service on the phone, front counter, outreach events and/or web conferencing. Conducts occasional outreach efforts tied to Cal Fresh and Federal Work Study utilization. Will participate in general financial aid advising trainings throughout the year including obtaining baseline knowledge of verification and file review.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $29.45 - $31.13/Hourly. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information:
Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: FINANCIAL AID OFCR 2 (004526) Travel: Never or Rarely
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SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. |
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