Financial Aid Advisor I

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,242 - 74,835; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pension contributions

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist I to assist students in navigating financial aid applications. This role involves helping students understand requirements for grants, loans, and scholarships, and performing needs analysis for eligibility.

The position offers a full-time schedule, with potential grant funding, and requires strong knowledge of financial aid regulations. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with coursework in accounting or related fields.
• Two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience in a service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist students applying for various financial aid programs.
• Verify application information and identify financial needs.
• Explain financial aid regulations and direct resources to students.

Skills

Knowledge of financial aid programs regulations

Communication skills

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Business math computations

Education

High school graduation with college coursework in business or related field

Two years of clerical experience in financial record-keeping

Job description

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist I to assist students in navigating financial aid applications. This role involves helping students understand requirements for grants, loans, and scholarships, and performing needs analysis for eligibility.

The position offers a full-time schedule, with potential grant funding, and requires strong knowledge of financial aid regulations. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and pension contributions.