Student Financial Aid Advisor

Ember Education; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. seeks a Financial Services Associate to aid applicants and students with federal financial aid eligibility, calculating awards for Pell, SEOG, Stafford/Direct loans and other programs.

You will package and enter Title IV and non-Title IV aid into the SIS, following regulations and institutional procedures; a high level of ethics is required. The role requires counseling students on aid options, preparing funding plans, and maintaining deadlines and accuracy to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate Degree required.
• Must qualify for NSLDS access.
• Two plus years of related financial advising and/or training 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 an overview of the Financial Aid process and programs available to qualifying students.
• Perform estimates and calculations as it relates to Tuition and Financial Aid based on a student’s unique eligibility.
• Counsel students regarding financial aid paperwork, award information, and options for covering educational expenses.
• Create and schedule funding plans for enrolled students.
• Evaluate all submitted Financial Aid documentation and determine additional requirements.
• Deliver the highest level of service and experience to students and co-workers while maintaining performance metrics.
• Track students’ progress and review changes to Financial Aid eligibility throughout the program.
• Perform required document tracking for drops, terminations, and graduates, including R2T4, PWD, and loan exit materials.
• Enhance the financial literacy of students and graduates to ensure professional success.
• Uphold Title IV, state, military, VA, and institutional knowledge and compliance.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree or better

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. seeks a Financial Services Associate to aid applicants and students with federal financial aid eligibility, calculating awards for Pell, SEOG, Stafford/Direct loans and other programs.

You will package and enter Title IV and non-Title IV aid into the SIS, following regulations and institutional procedures; a high level of ethics is required. The role requires counseling students on aid options, preparing funding plans, and maintaining deadlines and accuracy to