Financial Aid Counselor for Student Success

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

Job summary

SJVC San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. in Fresno, CA seeks a Financial Services Associate to determine and award federal financial aid for Title IV and other aid, with data entries in the Student Information System.

The role requires high ethics and clear student counseling. Responsibilities include explaining aid options, calculating awards, coordinating funding plans, and ensuring eligibility compliance with Title IV and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Associate Degree required
• Must qualify for NSLDS access
• Two plus years of related financial advising 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 overview of the Financial Aid process and programs for qualifying students
• Perform estimates and calculations related to Tuition and Financial Aid based on student eligibility
• Counsel students regarding financial aid paperwork, award information, and options for covering educational expenses
• Create and schedule funding plans for enrolled students
• Evaluate submitted Financial Aid documentation and determine additional requirements
• Deliver high level of service while maintaining performance metrics
• Track students’ progress and changes to Financial Aid eligibility throughout the program
• Perform required document tracking for drops, terminations, and graduates including R2T4 and loan exit materials
• Enhance financial literacy of students and graduates
• Uphold Title IV, state, military, VA, and institutional compliance

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Education

Associate Degree required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Database software

Job description

SJVC San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. in Fresno, CA seeks a Financial Services Associate to determine and award federal financial aid for Title IV and other aid, with data entries in the Student Information System.

The role requires high ethics and clear student counseling. Responsibilities include explaining aid options, calculating awards, coordinating funding plans, and ensuring eligibility compliance with Title IV and state regulations.