Financial Aid Advisor - Full-Time | $24-28/hr

Ember Education; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. is seeking a Financial Services Associate to assist applicants and students with federal financial aid eligibility, calculate anticipated awards, and package Title IV and other aid for the academic year.

The role requires counseling, funding plan creation, and ensuring compliance with government regulations and institutional procedures. The position emphasizes ethical counseling, accuracy in aid calculations, and maintaining student records in SIS with attention

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate Degree required.
• Must qualify for Professional Access to the NSLDS.
• Two plus years of related financial advising and/or training experience preferred.
• PC skills in Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and database software.
• Experience with Student Financial Aid software applications is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task.

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.
• Create and schedule 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 review changes to Financial Aid eligibility throughout the program.
• Perform required document tracking for drops, terminations, and graduates, including R2T4, PWD, and loan exit materials.
• Enhance the financial literacy of students and graduates to ensure professional success.
• Uphold Title IV, state, military, VA, and institutional knowledge and compliance.

Skills

Financial advising

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Database software

Education

Associate degree required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

NSLDS access

Student Financial Aid software

Job description

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. is seeking a Financial Services Associate to assist applicants and students with federal financial aid eligibility, calculate anticipated awards, and package Title IV and other aid for the academic year.

The role requires counseling, funding plan creation, and ensuring compliance with government regulations and institutional procedures. The position emphasizes ethical counseling, accuracy in aid calculations, and maintaining student records in SIS with attention