Financial Aid Counselor – Student Funding Planner

Ember Education; San Leandro (CA); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. seeks a Financial Services Associate to assist applicants and students with federal financial aid eligibility and award calculation.

You will package and award Title IV and non-Title IV aid within regulations, ensuring ethical counseling throughout the process. The role requires strong communication, data accuracy, and the ability to manage funding plans and documentation for each academic year.

Formación

• Must have a bachelor’s degree preferred or an associate degree with strong financial aid knowledge.
• Two plus years of related financial advising and/or training experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet applications, and database software.
• Experience with Student Financial Aid software applications is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and be self‑starter in a busy environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide an overview of the Financial Aid process and programs available to qualifying students.
• Perform estimates and calculations for Tuition and Financial Aid based on student eligibility.
• Counsel students on 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-quality service while maintaining performance metrics.
• Track student progress and review changes to Financial Aid eligibility throughout the program.
• Manage document tracking for drops, terminations, and graduates (R2T4, PWD, loan exit).
• Enhance financial literacy of students and graduates to support success.
• Uphold Title IV, state, military, VA, and institutional knowledge and compliance.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter & multi-task

MS Office proficiency

Customer-focused

Educación

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate Degree required

Herramientas

NSLDS access

Student Financial Aid software

Descripción del empleo

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. seeks a Financial Services Associate to assist applicants and students with federal financial aid eligibility and award calculation.

You will package and award Title IV and non-Title IV aid within regulations, ensuring ethical counseling throughout the process. The role requires strong communication, data accuracy, and the ability to manage funding plans and documentation for each academic year.