Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
Germanna Community College is seeking a full-time
Financial Aid Advisor to work in the Financial Aid Office at our Locust Grove Campus. The successful candidate will provide direct assistance and support services to staff and students in-person, virtually, and phone.The primary responsibilities of this position include assisting students and families with financial aid options and processing federal, state, and institutional financial aid applications and files in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Some travel to other college locations may be required. Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and analytically, exercise discretion and good judgment
- Ability to handle complex and detail-oriented workload
- Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff, including those from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members
Additional Considerations
- Experience in a post-secondary education, preferably in a community college financial aid office setting
- Bilingual in Spanish
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel Travel between campuses