Senior Financial Services Advisor

Who Are We : San Joaquin Valley College prepares graduates for professional success by offering Baccalaureate and Associate of Science Degrees and Certificates of Completion in business, medical and technical career fields.

We help 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 : Senior Financial Services Advisor at our Bakersfield campus.

Does the idea of helping students achieve professional success through career development excite you?

The Senior Financial Services Advisor has a dual role, with 40% managerial and 60% financial services responsibilities. They help applicants and students determine their eligibility for federal financial aid programs, including PELL, SEOG, Stafford / Direct, and other Title IV and non-Title IV programs.

They also handle the packaging and awarding of aid for each academic year using EP / Financial Aid Solutions (FAS). Additionally, they provide coaching to employees, review operational procedures and performance, conduct FSA observations for quality assurance and compliance, and ensure adherence to governmental regulations and institutional procedures.

Ethical conduct is crucial in their interactions with students and staff.

What We Offer : The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $26-$30 per hour. Our benefit 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 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 beginning your first day of employment.

Some of the great work you'll do includes :

Helping students achieve professional success through education. We make learning and instruction exciting and engaging!

Do you qualify?

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and / or Experience : Associate's degree (A.A., A.S.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school;

or a minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial aid; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We look forward to connecting!