Financial Services Advisor

Financial Services Advisor

• Posted 20-Aug-2024 (PST)
• 15555 East 14th Street suite 500, San Leandro, California, USA
• 27-31 per hour
• Hourly
• Full Time

Who Are We : helps students achieve success by providing them with "hands-on" training that uses the technologies and processes that are used in the field, allowing them to build their confidence while they "learn by doing".

Our focus is to help change the lives of our students for the better through education. That's more than our purpose; it's our promise to you and our students!

What we're looking for : Financial Services Advisor at our San Leandro campus.

Summary : The Financial Services Advisor meets with applicants and students regarding their eligibility for federal financial aid programs by calculating anticipated awards in PELL, SEOG, Stafford / Direct and supplementary loans, and other Title IV and non -Title IV programs.

The SFA packages and awards all Title IV and non-Title IV aid for each academic year and enters this in the Student Information Systems as required.

All work is performed within the established governmental regulations and institutional procedures. A high level of ethics is required in the counseling of students.

What We Offer : The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $27-$31 per hour. Our benefits program for full-time colleagues includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending and health savings accounts.

You will accrue two to three weeks of paid vacation in your first five years with eleven paid holidays. We offer state-compliant sick leave, disability insurance, and company-paid life insurance.

We offer a 401k profit-sharing plan with a discretionary match and tuition assistance to employees.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

each essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed

below are representative of some of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work location for this position is on-site.

Education and / or Experience -

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must qualify for Professional Access to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
• Two plus years related financial advising and / or training experience preferred
• PC skills in Microsoft Office, Internet applications and database software.
• Experience with Student Financial Aid software application a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task

All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted.

Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation.

As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening.

This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace / verification along with an address history search.

Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System.