Financial Aid Advisor
2 weeks ago
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services
Job Summary
The Financial Aid Advisor performs functions under the general supervision of the Associate Director for Counseling and Advising. The Financial Aid Advisor performs a variety of duties related to processing the financial aid eligibility determination for student financial aid applications, to maintain records and to assist students by providing information. Working independently, the Financial Aid Advisor is primarily responsible for the document verification and need analysis of financial aid documentation related to the financial aid application, and awarding process for all San Jose State University applicants.
Key Responsibilities
- Interprets federal and state financial aid policies and procedures in order to incorporate into these into daily work tasks
- Performs application review and needs analysis to determine documented financial need of students using the financial aid delivery system and the PeopleSoft needs Analysis Module
- Reviews and verifies various documents that may be requested, including verification forms such as tax returns to complete the verification process
- Counsels students regarding the need analysis process and the effect on the financial aid award
- Keeps current and interprets federal, state, and Chancellor's Office eligibility criteria and follows established office practices
- Explains the FAFSA application process, award cycle, and answers questions related to the financial aid award process at San Jose State University. Communicates with students and parents
- Participates in on and off campus yield events providing information to prospective applicants
- Assists students at the front counter by answering questions during drop-in hour and provides phone coverage for more complex calls that require transferring to an Advisor. Responsible for explaining to students and parents the various documents that may be requested for the application process, including verification forms, tax returns, etc.
- Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
- Ability to advise students on matters regarding financial aid eligibility, money management; academic progress requirements, and other related matters for which students seek help
- Ability to identify and determine cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices
- Ability to maintain contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services
- Ability to research and develop resources that create timely and efficient workflow
- Ability to prepare progress reports, informs supervisor of project status and deviation from goals
- Ability to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions
- Ability to prepare and submit reports as requested and required
- Ability to implement guidelines to support the functions of the unit
- Ability to determine the importance of each task, and completes functions according to established deadlines and changing priorities
- Ability to comply with all applicable university, state and federal regulations
- Ability to maintain confidential data and follows FERPA guidelines
- Knowledge of financial aid programs, including Pell, Federal Loans, FWS, Cal Grant
- Ability to provide timely and accurate responses, manage multiple priorities, and track decisions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive communications with students, parents, staff, faculty and external agencies
- Ability to use technical databases and programs for word documents, databases, communication tools, spreadsheets, etc.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service and public relations skills
- Ability to handle sensitive communications with students, parents, employees and external agencies
- Knowledge of technology and software applications such as: word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and communication tools
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job related field
- Two (2) years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field. A master's degree in a job related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Three (3) to Four (4) years of experience within a financial aid environment
- Two (2) years of experience with financial aid verification application review, need analysis, and recalculation of financial aid eligibility
- Experience working with federal/state regulations and maintaining compliance and program integrity
- Experience with PeopleSoft and financial aid software programs (COD, NSLDS, etc.)
- Experience in written communication skills
Compensation
Classification: Student Service Professional II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,610/month
CSU Salary Range: $4,610/month - $6,556/month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
Contact Information
University Personnel
CSU Vaccination Policy
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Additional Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.
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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at or by email at .
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