Financial Aid Advisor & Student Funding Specialist

SJVC San Joaquin Valley College, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. in Visalia, CA seeks a Financial Services Associate to guide applicants and students through federal aid eligibility, calculate awards, and prepare Title IV and non-Title IV funding packages. This role emphasizes precision and compliance in a busy campus office.

Compensation starts at $24.00–$28.00 per hour, with a focus on strong communication and multitasking in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate Degree required.

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

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office

NSLDS access

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate Degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Database software

Student Financial Aid software

Job description

San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. in Visalia, CA seeks a Financial Services Associate to guide applicants and students through federal aid eligibility, calculate awards, and prepare Title IV and non-Title IV funding packages. This role emphasizes precision and compliance in a busy campus office.

Compensation starts at $24.00–$28.00 per hour, with a focus on strong communication and multitasking in a professional environment.