Financial Aid Advisor
Virginia Community College, United States
about 12 hours ago
Location:
Orange, VIRGINIA
Deadline:
07 Apr 2026
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Financial Aid Advisor
Role Title Education Support Spec II
Role Code 29143-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 03
Position Number 29700118
Agency Germanna Community College
Division Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location Orange
- 137
Hiring Range $44,392
- 54,257 Annually, Plus Full State Benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options?
- Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Mon
- Fri 8:00am
- 4:30pm, or as scheduled
Sensitive Position No
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 (ESS II) to work in the Financial Aid Office at the Locust Grove Campus. The successful candidate will provide direct assistance and support services to staff and students in-person and virtually.
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
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 Some travel to other college locations may be required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_4395P
Recruitment Type Agency Employee Only
- E
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/02/2026
Job Close Date 04/07/2026
Open Until Filled Agency germanna
Contact Name Joshua Cave
jcavegermanna
Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information This position is open to current Germanna Community College employees only.
ground Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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