Financial Aid Advisor

Financial Aid Advisor Posting Details

Working Title | Financial Aid Advisor

Role Title | Education Support Spec II

Role Code | 29143-SW

FLSA | Nonexempt

Pay Band | 03

Position Number |

Agency | Germanna Community College

Division | Germanna Community College (Div)

Work Location | Orange - 137

Hiring Range | $44,392- $49,325 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 | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Or as scheduled

Sensitive Position | No

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.

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.

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

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 can be required.

Posting Number |

Recruitment Type | General Public - G

Number of Vacancies | 1

Job Open Date | 08/26/2026

Job Close Date | 09/16/2026

Agency Website | (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Contact Name | Joshua Cave

Email | jcave

Background 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: /

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.

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