Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid and Scholarships

Job Overview

This position reports to the Lead Financial Aid Advisor for Financial Aid Client Services and to the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships. This position is a hybrid position, on campus and remote. As a member of the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office in Enrollment Management Services (EMS), the Financial Aid Advisor independently reviews, analyzes and revises student financial aid application data based on verification documents and change of circumstance appeals; calculates, awards and revises aid eligibility. Serves as the primary lead and performs program coordination and reconciliation or administrative responsibilities related to a specific student aid programs including one or more of the following: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Loan Programs, Cal Grant Programs, State University Grant, SEOG, Teach Grant, Federal Work-Study or Return of Title IV Funds. Facilitates financial aid services to targeted student populations, such as EOP, CAMP, foster youth, teaching credential students, etc. Under the general direction of the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships, provides on-campus and off-campus outreach and student counseling; advises students and parents, particularly those with difficult circumstances. Coordinates aid awards from other offices and agencies. This position is responsible for independently handling the most difficult and complex financial aid cases.

Position Summary

Financial Aid Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal .

Anticipated Hiring Salary Amount: $4,610 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,610 - $6,556 per month

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and diversity. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on February 1, 2024.

Application requires answers to supplemental questions.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu . Hearing & speech impaired call our TDD at (760) 750-3238.

Supplemental Information

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide CSU Vaccination Policy can be reviewed at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13116180/latest/ . Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at hr@csusm.edu.

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html .

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 days.

Advertised: Jan 17 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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