Germanna Community College
Financial Aid Advisor
🇺🇸
Orange, VA
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Full-Time
💰
$59K - $72K
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Financial Aid
🗓️
March 16th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Germanna Community College is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor (ESS III). The role involves assisting students and families with financial aid options, processing federal, state, and institutional financial aid applications, and providing support services both in-person and virtually, including occasional travel to other campus locations and evening Zoom coverage.
Highlights
- Provide direct assistance to students and staff in the Financial Aid Office.
- Process federal, state, and institutional financial aid applications in compliance with regulations.
- Support in-person and virtual services, including Zoom coverage until 7pm one night a week.
- May require travel between Germanna Community College campuses.
- Proficient computer skills and strong organizational abilities are required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary.
- Experience in a post-secondary education financial aid setting preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish language skills are a plus.
- Salary range is $59,189 to $72,343 plus full state benefits.
- Position is full-time, nonexempt, and available to current Germanna Community College employees only.
Financial Aid Advisor Full Description
Financial Aid Advisor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply 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 apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Posting Summary
Working Title | Financial Aid Advisor
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 29700118
Agency | Germanna Community College
Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Orange - 137
Hiring Range | $59,189-$72,343 Plus Full State Benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | E-Paraprofessional
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 III) 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, as well as covering our Zoom room until 7pm, at least one night per week.
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 | Travel between Germanna campuses may be required.
Role Title | Education Support Spec III
Role Code | 29144-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 29700118
Agency | Germanna Community College
Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Orange - 137
Hiring Range | $59,189-$72,343 Plus Full State Benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | E-Paraprofessional
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 III) 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, as well as covering our Zoom room until 7pm, at least one night per week.
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 | Travel between Germanna campuses may be required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4351P
Recruitment Type | Agency Employee Only - E
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 03/13/2026
Job Close Date | 03/18/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | https://germanna.edu/
Contact Name | Joshua Cave
Email | jcave@germanna.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply 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 apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | Please Note: This is an internal-only opportunity. At this time, we are only accepting applications from current Germanna Community College employees.
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: http://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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94383
Recruitment Type | Agency Employee Only - E
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 03/13/2026
Job Close Date | 03/18/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | https://germanna.edu/
Contact Name | Joshua Cave
Email | jcave@germanna.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply 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 apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | Please Note: This is an internal-only opportunity. At this time, we are only accepting applications from current Germanna Community College employees.
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: http://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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94383
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current Germanna Community College Employee?
- Yes
- No
- * I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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