GRASP College Financial Aid Advisor

GRASP; Buckingham Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

GRASP is seeking a part-time college financial aid advisor to support high school students in Bucks County. This role involves advising on the best ways to finance post-secondary education and participating in diversity and inclusion initiatives.

No prior financial aid experience is necessary as training will be provided. A college degree is required. The advisor will work 1-2 days per week at assigned schools, ensuring a commitment to helping students and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide individualized advising to students and parents on financial aid.
• Familiarity with additional languages is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise students and parents on post-secondary education funding.
• Participate in GRASP's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Attend training sessions in Richmond or virtually.

Skills

Commitment to community

Understanding confidentiality of student information

Education

College degree

Job description

GRASP has an opening for a part-time college financial aid advisor to work at an assigned area high school(s) during the school year. Advisors are assigned to a particular school 1-2 days per week during the school year. All training is provided: 2 – 4 days per year in Richmond or virtually.

Job Details

• A GRASP Advisor provides individualized advising to students and parents regarding how best to pay for post‑secondary education.
• This Advisor would join with all staff in GRASP’s continuous development work in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion – with those efforts directly furthering GRASP’s mission.
• The usual candidate has a heart for helping students, is committed to the community, and understands the confidentiality of student information.

While helpful, prior expertise in college financial aid is not required as all necessary information is provided in the training program. Similarly, while familiarity with language(s) in addition to English would be beneficial, it is not a requirement for this position. A college degree is required. As this position will work directly with students in public schools, a background check is required.

GRASP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), veteran status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.