Student Financial Aid Counselor

Ember Education; Stockton (CA); Hybride; USD 33 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. seeks a Financial Services Associate to guide students through federal financial aid options, calculate awards, and assemble aid packages for each academic year.

The role requires ethics, accuracy, and a strong focus on student service. The position involves counseling students, preparing funding plans, and ensuring timely submission of required documents while complying with Title IV and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate Degree required.
• Must qualify for Professional Access to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Financial aid counseling

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Formation

Associate degree required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Database software

Student Financial Aid software

Description du poste

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. seeks a Financial Services Associate to guide students through federal financial aid options, calculate awards, and assemble aid packages for each academic year.

The role requires ethics, accuracy, and a strong focus on student service. The position involves counseling students, preparing funding plans, and ensuring timely submission of required documents while complying with Title IV and institutional policies.