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San Diego State University Research Foundation is hiring an ICHPPP Academic Financial Aid Advisor. This role involves advising high school students interested in nursing on college applications and financial aid processes, supporting them in goal setting and completion of necessary forms while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Highlights

Provide financial aid advising including counseling on eligibility, application process, and available resources.
Advise high school students (grades 9-12) on nursing program college applications, entry, and graduation requirements.
Maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal guidelines such as FERPA and California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
Document student interactions and handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
Assess and communicate complex financial aid and admissions information to students and families.
Required knowledge includes college admissions procedures, high school transcript evaluation, and financial aid applications.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of progressively responsible office or administrative experience.
Preferred qualifications include residency in Imperial County, master’s degree, healthcare experience, and familiarity with CSU/SDSU educational requirements.
Compensation is fixed at $29.28 per hour and non-negotiable.
Position reports to the Director, School of Nursing and College of Health and Human Services Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.

ICHPPP Academic Financial Aid Advisor Full Description

Overview:

This position is budgeted for $29.28 per hour and is non-negotiable.

This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after two weeks.

The School of Nursing is part of the SDSU College of Health and Human Services. It is one of five schools, the School of Nursing, the Graduate School of Public Health, the School of Social Work, the School of Exercise and Nutrition, and the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

The School of Nursing has both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and trains future nurses in conjunction with a wide variety of community health care agencies who provide student placement for educational experiences and training purposes.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Director, School of Nursing and the College of Health and Human Services Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, the incumbent will provide high quality, accessible and consistent advising services to High School students interested in pursuing a degree in nursing. The incumbent will advise and support students in the college application process, the financial aid application process and financial aid availability. He or she will work with students to complete financial aid forms (including the FAFSA) as well as college applications. The incumbent will meet with 9th - 12th grade students to monitor coursework for A-G requirements, discuss and support college application process, and engage in goal setting and planning for college admissions.

The person holding this position is considered a “Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Responsibilities:

Financial Advising 45%

Provide advice and counsel about available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, the application process and college resources to students and parents in-person, over the phone and via email.
Carefully adhere to all institutional, state and federal guideline and regulations, including FERPA.
Follow proper office procedures and processes to address student inquiries while thoroughly documenting, both electronically and manually, details for each file.
Assess unusual circumstances, review and analyze incomplete or conflicting data to appropriately communicate information to students and families related to financial aid.
Verify that information provided on various financial aid forms and legal documents is accurate, current and consistent with applicable supporting documentation.

Student Advisement 45%

Advise High School students interested in a nursing degree in the areas of college applications, college entry requirements, and college graduation requirements.
Communicate effectively with students, other departments, the Director, and other administrator in relation to student needs.
Judiciously uphold student confidentiality, FERPA requirements, and university privacy and requirements in all communications.
Be proactive in dealing with students, parents, and faculty when concerns arise.

Other Duties As Assigned 10% Qualifications:

Knowledge & Abilities

Experience to be fully functional in all technical aspects of work assignments.
Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects.
Ability to apply independently a wide variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist.
Ability to effectively write and present own reports.
Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels and handle highly sensitive interpersonal situations.
Knowledge of higher education institutions and the ability to explain procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives. Knowledge of college entrance requirements, especially as it relates to nursing programs. Must be able to accurately and clearly provide students information about college entrance requirements.
Ability to read student transcripts and provide accurate feedback on course requirements. Skill in advising high school students to set goals and prioritize.
Knowledge of academic programs, including curricula and admissions requirements at higher education institutions.
Knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
Knowledge with completion of financial aid applications.
Knowledge working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. Experience working with 9th - 12th grade students from diverse, low income backgrounds. Understanding of educational barriers facing low income, first generation high school students.

Minimum Education & Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices or programs.
3-years of progressively responsible experience in an office or administrative environment

Preferred Qualifications & Special Skills:

Imperial County resident
Master’s Degree in a related field
Experience within the healthcare field
Familiar with CSU and SDSU general education and graduation requirements.
Experience in business administration, attendance at a community college and/or university, working knowledge of the K-12 system in Imperial County, experience with high school students.
Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Additional Applicant Information

Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.
Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.
SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.
SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.

Original Job Description

Overview:

This position is budgeted for $29.28 per hour and is non-negotiable.

This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after two weeks.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Financial Advising 45%

Provide advice and counsel about available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, the application process and college resources to students and parents in-person, over the phone and via email.
Carefully adhere to all institutional, state and federal guideline and regulations, including FERPA.
Follow proper office procedures and processes to address student inquiries while thoroughly documenting, both electronically and manually, details for each file.
Assess unusual circumstances, review and analyze incomplete or conflicting data to appropriately communicate information to students and families related to financial aid.
Verify that information provided on various financial aid forms and legal documents is accurate, current and consistent with applicable supporting documentation.

Student Advisement 45%

Advise High School students interested in a nursing degree in the areas of college applications, college entry requirements, and college graduation requirements.
Communicate effectively with students, other departments, the Director, and other administrator in relation to student needs.
Judiciously uphold student confidentiality, FERPA requirements, and university privacy and requirements in all communications.
Be proactive in dealing with students, parents, and faculty when concerns arise.

Other Duties As Assigned 10% Qualifications:

Knowledge & Abilities

Experience to be fully functional in all technical aspects of work assignments.
Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects.
Ability to apply independently a wide variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist.
Ability to effectively write and present own reports.
Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels and handle highly sensitive interpersonal situations.
Knowledge of higher education institutions and the ability to explain procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives. Knowledge of college entrance requirements, especially as it relates to nursing programs. Must be able to accurately and clearly provide students information about college entrance requirements.
Ability to read student transcripts and provide accurate feedback on course requirements. Skill in advising high school students to set goals and prioritize.
Knowledge of academic programs, including curricula and admissions requirements at higher education institutions.
Knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
Knowledge with completion of financial aid applications.
Knowledge working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. Experience working with 9th - 12th grade students from diverse, low income backgrounds. Understanding of educational barriers facing low income, first generation high school students.

Minimum Education & Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices or programs.
3-years of progressively responsible experience in an office or administrative environment

Preferred Qualifications & Special Skills:

Imperial County resident
Master’s Degree in a related field
Experience within the healthcare field
Familiar with CSU and SDSU general education and graduation requirements.
Experience in business administration, attendance at a community college and/or university, working knowledge of the K-12 system in Imperial County, experience with high school students.
Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Additional Applicant Information

Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.
Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.
SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.
SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.

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