Financial Services Advisor

Summary: The Financial Services Advisor assists applicants and students with their eligibility for federal financial aid programs by calculating anticipated awards in PELL, SEOG, Stafford/Direct and supplementary loans, and other Title IV and non-Title IV programs. The FSA packages and awards all Title IV and non-Title IV aid for each academic year in Campus Vue. All work is performed within the established governmental regulations and institutional procedures. A high level of ethics is required in the counseling of students.

What We Offer: The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $20.00 - $ 28.00 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide an overview of the Financial Aid process and programs available to qualifying students.
• Perform estimates and calculations as it relates to Tuition and Financial Aid based on a student’s unique eligibility.
• Counsel students regarding financial aid paperwork, award information, and options for covering educational expenses.
• Creates and schedules funding plans for enrolled students.
• Evaluate all submitted Financial Aid documentation and determine additional requirements.
• Deliver the highest level of service and experience to students and co-workers while maintaining performance metrics.
• Track students’ progress and reviews changes to Financial Aid eligibility throughout the program.
• Performs required document tracking for drops, terminations, and graduates including R2T4, PWD, and loan exit materials.
• Enhance the financial literacy of our students and graduates to ensure professional success.
• Uphold Title IV, state, military, VA and institutional knowledge and compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Core Competencies:

Adaptability – Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Communication – Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.

Integrity & Ethics – Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values.

Organization Support – Supports organizations goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects needs to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Fosters collaboration and teamwork across the Institution.

Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.

Job Competencies:

Customer Focus- Personally, demonstrates that external or internal customers are a high priority. Identifies and understands customer needs and impresses customers with exceptional service.

Deliver Results- Consistently achieves results within established timelines and shows resilience when faced with obstacles.

Quality of Work- Establishes a track record of producing work that is highly accurate, demonstrates attention to detail, and reflects well on the organization; is personally committed to high quality work and encourages others to have similar standards.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience – Associates degree (A.A., A.S.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial aid; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of Title IV regulations and other mandates; formulate policies and procedures based upon changes in regulations; ability to write business correspondence; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, employees and the general public.

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals accurately.

Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook; and master proprietary software used to maintain student records.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted. Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation.

As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening. This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace/verification along with an address history search. Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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