Financial Aid Advisor

Child Care Aware; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

GRASP is seeking a part-time college financial aid advisor to work at Buckingham County High School during the school year. Advisors are assigned to a particular school 1-2 days per week during the school year.

All training is provided: 2 - 4 days per year in Richmond or virtually. A GRASP Advisor provides individualized advising to students and parents regarding how best to pay for post-secondary education.

Qualifications

• Training provided to cover all financial aid topics.
• A college degree is required.
• Background check is required due to working in public schools.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and families with the financial aid process and scholarships.

Skills

Advising students

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

GRASP has an opening for a part-time college financial aid advisor to work at Buckingham County High School during the school year. Advisors are assigned to a particular school 1-2 days per week during the school year. All training is provided: 2 - 4 days per year in Richmond or virtually. A GRASP Advisor provides individualized advising to students and parents regarding how best to pay for post-secondary education. This Advisor would join with all staff in GRASP's continuous development work in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion - with those efforts directly furthering GRASP's mission. The usual candidate has a heart for helping students, is committed to the community, and understands the confidentiality of student information. While helpful, prior expertise in college financial aid is not required as all necessary information is provided in the training program. Similarly, while familiarity with language(s) in addition to English would be beneficial, it is not a requirement for this position. A college degree is required. As this position will work directly with students in public schools, a background check is required. To learn more about GRASP and its staff of advisors, go to www.grasp4va.org. GRASP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), veteran status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Assist students and families with the financial aid process and scholarships so students can make their higher education goals a reality

Key Responsibilities:

Assist students and families with the financial aid process and scholarships so students can make their higher education goals a reality

Required Qualifications:

While helpful, prior expertise in college financial aid is not required as all necessary information is provided in the training program. Similarly, while familiarity with language(s) in addition to English would be beneficial, it is not a requirement for this position. A college degree is required.

$21.00 / hour