Financial aid advisor Jobs in Clovis, CA

Salary : $26.84 - $33.01 Hourly

Location : Fresno City College, CA

Job Type : Temporary

Job Number : 202400363-T

Division : FCC Student Services

Department : Financial Aid Office

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

General Purpose

Under general supervision, assists students, parents and the public in applying for financial aid services and programs; screens student financial aid applications and provides specialized financial aid, grant and scholarship information, assistance and advice to students in the financial aid computer lab; receives and reviews financial aid applications and forms; participates in developing and coordinating department outreach; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Oversees and assists with the day-to-day operation of a financial aid computer lab or front desk; answers questions and concerns from students, parents and the public regarding financial aid, grants and scholarship programs and services; screens student needs for counseling and schedules student counseling appointments or refers to other campus or community resources.
• Assists students with understanding and completing financial aid applications and forms; verifies student status; explains deadlines and disbursement dates; refers students to other agencies as necessary to obtain required documentation.
• Develops, coordinates and participates in financial aid in reach and outreach activities, presentations and workshops; maintains or prepares informational materials including brochures, flyers, pamphlets and website content; assists in the implementation of scholarship awards ceremonies and other special events.
• Runs queries and reports to track, determine and notify students of financial aid eligibility; assists higher-level Financial Aid staff with data entry of student records and access to reports and data.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

OTHER DUTIES

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities to :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

An associate degree in accounting, finance, business, social work, counseling, psychology, communications, sociology, mathematics, education or a related field and one year of closely related work experience in student support services, preferably in financial aid, or experience in programs involving determination of eligibility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Certain assignments may require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and to stand for long periods; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions subject to frequent public contact and interruption; and intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.

Assessment Process

Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.

Full-time permanent positions provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents, as well as life insurance and disability coverage for employees. Part-time positions are paid hourly, with limited benefits. For a detailed list of benefits, visit our

This application will ONLY be used to fill TEMPORARY positions with SCCCD. Are you available for a temporary position at this time?

MQ) Please select the level of education you possess in accounting, finance, business, social work, counseling, psychology, communications, sociology, mathematics, education or a related field : Please attach a copy of transcripts showing when degree was awarded or your application may be deemed incomplete.

MQ) Please select the level of closely related work experience you possess in student support services :

MR) Is your experience specifically in financial aid or experience in programs involving determination of eligibility?

MR) Certain assignments may require a California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance program. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Required Question