Financial Aid Counselor

Ember Education; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. is seeking a Financial Services Associate in Spokane Valley, WA to assess eligibility for federal aid programs, calculate anticipated awards, and process Title IV and related aid for each academic year.

The role requires counseling students on aid options, creating funding plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations, with attention to ethics and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate degree required.
• Must qualify for NSLDS access.
• Two+ years of related financial advising/training experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Provide overview of Financial Aid processes and programs.
• Estimate and calculate aid based on eligibility.
• Counsel students on aid paperwork and award options.
• Create and schedule funding plans for enrolled students.
• Evaluate submitted Financial Aid documents and determine requirements.
• Deliver high level of service while meeting performance metrics.
• Track student progress and changes to aid eligibility.
• Maintain compliance with Title IV and related regulations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

NSLDS access

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Database software

Student Financial Aid software

Job description

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. is seeking a Financial Services Associate in Spokane Valley, WA to assess eligibility for federal aid programs, calculate anticipated awards, and process Title IV and related aid for each academic year.

The role requires counseling students on aid options, creating funding plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations, with attention to ethics and accuracy.