Overview

Position Title:Financial Aid Advisor

Company:City Of Chaffey

Location:Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Job Description:

Under the direction, develop financial aid award packages for eligible students in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze aid applications and supporting documentation submitted by students for accuracy, consistency and continued eligibility in accordance with established State and College policies, guidelines, laws, and regulations; perform need analysis calculations utilizing Federal Methodology.
  • Develop appropriate aid packages combining loans, grants, and federal work-study (employment) to meet each student’s calculated need within program limitations, student preferences, and available funds.
  • Provide information on aid programs to current and prospective students; explain eligibility criteria and assist students and parents through orientation and community outreach in completing financial aid applications; advise students of rights and responsibilities associated with receipt of Title IV financial aid funds.
  • Certify eligibility for and refer students to the Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOP& S) Program.
  • Prepare statistical, financial, and narrative reports as required.
  • Recommend policy and procedure modifications relative to the student financial aid delivery system.
  • Direct the work of student assistants.
  • Responsible for effective interpersonal communication with students, staff and faculty.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing eligibility for student aid programs.
  • Ability to perform need analysis calculations using Federal Methodology, to maintain and prepare accurate records and reports.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and to assist economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse students to meet their educational and career goals by providing budgetary counseling and making referrals as appropriate.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of students, staff, administrators, and community members.
  • Ability to direct the work of student assistants.
  • Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  An example of this would be completion of an associate degree with responsible experience in the provision of student financial aid services.
  • Experience in the use of software application programs (i.e., Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and student database systems.
  • Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of a community college environment.