Financial Aid Advisor

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Germanna Community College is seeking a full-time Financial Aid Advisor to join the Financial Aid Office at our Locust Grove Campus. The role provides direct support to staff and students in-person, virtually, and by phone, helping families understand options and complete aid applications in compliance with regulations.

The successful candidate will handle federal, state, and institutional aid files and may travel between college locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and analytically.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.
• Experience in post-secondary education, preferably in a community college financial aid office setting.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and families with financial aid options.
• Process federal, state, and institutional financial aid applications and files.
• Provide in-person, virtual, and phone support to staff and students.
• May travel to other college locations as required.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Discretion and judgment

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual Spanish

Diversity and teamwork

Job description

Working Title Financial Aid Advisor Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 29700200 Agency Germanna Community College Division Germanna Community College (Div) Work Location Orange - 137 Hiring Range $44,392- $49,325 Annually, Plus Full State Benefits Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Or as scheduled

Sensitive Position No Job Description

About Germanna Community College

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

Financial Aid Advisor

Germanna Community College is seeking a full-time Financial Aid Advisor to work in the Financial Aid Office at our Locust Grove Campus. The successful candidate will provide direct assistance and support services to staff and students in-person, virtually, and phone. The primary responsibilities of this position include assisting students and families with financial aid options and processing federal, state, and institutional financial aid applications and files in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Some travel to other college locations may be required.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and analytically, exercise discretion and good judgment
• Ability to handle complex and detail-oriented workload
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff, including those from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a post-secondary education, preferably in a community college financial aid office setting
• Bilingual in Spanish

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel

Travel between campuses can be required.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Inclusion Notice

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.