Strategic Financial Aid Advisor

Opt For Healthy Living; Vallejo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Educational benefits

Job summary

Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, California seeks a Financial Aid Assistant who serves as the first contact for current and prospective students and families by phone, in person, and email. You will document intakes and review financial aid files to ensure accurate awards and disbursements.

Under the Director of Financial Aid, you will interpret and explain eligibility rules, coordinate with admissions, student accounts, and other campus offices, and help maintain compliance with federal,

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university.
• Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of federal Title IV, state, and institutional financial aid regulations.
• Ability to explain eligibility determinations to students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact for current and prospective students and families via phone, in person, and email.
• Document intake and complete reviews of financial aid files to ensure accuracy of awards and disbursements.
• Explain eligibility determinations to students and parents and coordinate with campus offices as needed.

Skills

Interviewing techniques

Regulatory knowledge

Student services liaison

English grammar

Eligibility explanations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in behavioral sciences, public/business administration, or related field

Job description

Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, California seeks a Financial Aid Assistant who serves as the first contact for current and prospective students and families by phone, in person, and email. You will document intakes and review financial aid files to ensure accurate awards and disbursements.

Under the Director of Financial Aid, you will interpret and explain eligibility rules, coordinate with admissions, student accounts, and other campus offices, and help maintain compliance with federal,