Financial Aid Advisor - Help Students Access College Funds

Virginia Community Colleges; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

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 include assisting students and families with financial aid options and processing federal, state, and institutional financial aid applications and files in accordance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and analytically.
• 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
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members

Responsibilities

• Assist students and families with financial aid options and applications.
• Process federal, state, and institutional financial aid files in compliance.
• Provide in-person, virtual, and phone support.
• Some travel between Germanna campuses may be required.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical ability

Diversity & inclusion

Verbal & written comms

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education experience in financial aid

Job description

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 include assisting students and families with financial aid options and processing federal, state, and institutional financial aid applications and files in accordance with regulations.