Portland Community College Hiring for Financial Aid Advisor – % Bilingual at Campus Location Full Time

Financial Aid Advisor – 5% BilingualRequisition IDreq2011DepartmentFinancial Aid AdministrationCampusCampus location to be determined. Employment TypeAcademic Prof – Full TimeBest Consideration DateApply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received.
Position Summary

Campus location is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire.

This is a job that will present opportunities to work directly with students and help them reach their educational goals! Our job is to help students, families, and community members navigate the complexities of financial aid.

Fluent in Spanish increase the pay by 5%.

Nature and Scope of Work
The Financial Aid Advisor, under the direction of the Financial Aid Coordinator, provides financial aid services to students on a district-wide basis, including two community college service districts. The Financial Aid Advisor will conduct student need analysis, perform federal verifications and packaging of student aid, certify federal loan eligibility, provide financial aid counseling, make professional judgment decisions regarding student aid eligibility and facilitate problem solving with students and parents. Incumbents in this job classification will interact with specific outside agencies to facilitate the student eligibility process and they are accountable for ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

The Financial Aid Advisor is distinguished from the Financial Aid Coordinator in that the Financial Aid Advisor focuses on the core responsibilities associated with screening students for financial aid eligibility. The Financial Aid Coordinator provides leadership and program management over an assigned area of specialty, adjudicates appeals and provides training and direction to other staff.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/academic-pro-jobs/finaidadv/ Candidate ProfileThese qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

• Working knowledge of federal financial aid programs and supporting regulations.
• Working knowledge of Title IV program fund regulations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Department of Education rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of current tax forms, regulations and the implications of such regulations on financial aid.
• Skill in researching regulatory information and resolving complex financial questions.
• Skill in operating a computer and various supporting software packages.
• Skill in computing complex mathematical formulas.
• Ability to defuse difficult, angry, or emotional situations with students and/or parents.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a significant caseload.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to interpret and explain regulatory information related to the financial aid process.
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Computer Science, Social Science or related field. Experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.
• Demonstrated experience in student financial aid directly related to financial aid counseling, eligibility determination, need analysis, verification and packaging required.
• Experience with personal computers and on-line data systems required.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Position Grade2Starting Salary Expectations$49,727 to mid-point $63,268 (Step 8); based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.Position Grade Salary Range$49727 to $86229 Annual SalaryFTE1PCC BenefitsPCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee’s Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.*Please note: Temporary Academic Professional employees are not eligible for Personal Leave Days, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, or AD&D Insurance.Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)- Starts at 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of services)- 1 day of sick leave per month- 11 holidays- 3 additional personal leave days per year

View a complete list of PCC benefits.Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsWork is typically performed in an office environment. Extensive use of computer requires long periods of sitting at a desk and reviewing student files. During peak periods incumbents will typically work extended hours, including some weekends.Background Check RequiredYesPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans’ Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.