California State University, Stanislaus hiring Financial Aid Advisor in Stanislaus County, California, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Classified as: Student Service Professional II

Full-time position available on or after July 1, 2024 for Financial Aid.

Under general direction by the Financial Aid Assistant Director, the Financial Aid Advisor will provide essential support and guidance to current and prospective students and their families seeking financial assistance for their education. The Financial Aid Advisor plays a pivotal role in the administration of financial aid programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Through comprehensive needs analysis, application processing, and advising, this role aims to facilitate access to financial aid resources, promote financial literacy, and enhance students' understanding of available financial aid programs. By maintaining accurate records, participating in outreach efforts, and collaborating with other university departments, the Financial Aid Advisor contributes to the overall success of students on their educational journeys. Additionally, this position involves assisting in the development and implementation of campus policies and procedures in alignment with federal and state guidelines to ensure equitable and efficient financial aid distribution.

Job Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to:
• Evaluate and process financial aid applications, including federal, state, and institutional aid programs.
• Determine student eligibility for various financial aid programs, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study, in accordance with university policies.
• Assist in the administration of financial aid programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Collaborate with other university departments to facilitate the disbursem*nt of financial aid and address basic financial aid-related inquiries.
• Modify existing awards to accommodate changes in eligibility or allowable budget adjustments.
• Exercise professional judgment when adjusting a student's application to accommodate documented, qualifying special circ*mstances.
• Serve on Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal committees and evaluate appeals to decide whether adjustments are warranted.
• Stay informed about changes in financial aid regulations and contribute to communication efforts aimed at students and staff.
• Assist with routine financial aid-related administrative tasks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for specialized financial aid programs, as assigned.
• Maintain communication with relevant federal/state agencies regarding student records, account reconciliation, and fund availability.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student financial aid records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of routine reports on financial aid activities.
• Participate in efforts to maintain data integrity within the financial aid databases.
• Utilizes various systems to verify, adjust, evaluate and award Financial aid programs.
• Collaborate with senior management in developing and implementing campus policies/procedures, ensuring alignment with deferral and state guidelines.
• Provide one-on-one financial aid advising to current/prospective students and their families, guiding them through the financial aid application process.
• Advise students based on their unique financial circ*mstances and apply professional judgment in application of financial aid assessment processes to influence eligibility for financial aid programs, such as grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.
• Support students in exploring scholarship and grant opportunities offered by the university and external sources.
• Meet with students to advise and explain satisfactory academic progress policies, strategies for improvement, and appeal procedures.
• Collaborate with senior advisors and management on more complex advising scenarios.
• Participate in outreach efforts to inform current/prospective students about available financial aid programs and resources.
• Assist in organizing and conducting financial aid workshops, seminars, and information sessions for students and parents.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Education: 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. (Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.) Experience: Equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. (A master’s degree in a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in awarding Federal and State Aid Programs.
• Experience with Federal and State Financial aid systems such as Common Origination and Disbursem*nt (COD) system, National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS) and WebGrants.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft.

Special Conditions

• Occasional travel to attend meetings or events.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Salary Range

• Anticipated salary will be $4,610 - $5,071 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full Student Service Professional II range: $4,610 - $6,556 per month)

Compensation & Benefits

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 4) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

Application Deadline

• OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER JUNE 5, 2024. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)