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Financial Aid Counselor - Visalia Center

Job Description:

The financial aid counselor will work directly with students at main campus and/or FPU regional centers. Responsibilities include financial aid needs analysis, award notification, financial verification, pre-advising and follow-up, and other tasks related to financial aid counseling. Federal and state financial aid regulations must be learned and complied with.

Responsibilities:

Culture:

  • Unfaltering commitment to the The Fresno Pacific Idea and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the university.
  • Be Christ-centered in all areas while working with other staff members, students and all regional centers.
  • Uphold the "Built on Christ" Fresno Pacific University mission at all times.

 Service:

  • Represent the university and manage a professional and active relationship with various schools, departments, and regional centers to understand the university’s unique needs.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Customer service orientation and the ability to communicate effectively. 
  • Demonstrated organizational capabilities, detail orientation and the ability to handle multiple proprieties simultaneously. 
  • Experience in leadership with demonstrated capacity to think strategically.
  • Willingness to work a non-traditional, flexible schedule as needed.
  • Ability to interact with people in a warm, professional manner. 
  • Ability to respond to emotional employee situations in a calming and resilient manner. 
  • Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision. 
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision. 
  • Ability to learn new technology. 
  • Valid California driver’s license and ability to drive to various appointments. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Commitment to the Christian mission of the university. 
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

Desired:

  • Ability to communicate in Spanish and English. 
  • Experience in financial aid.
  • Experience with Datatel.
  • Educational or work experience in Christian college or university.

Environmental Conditions

  • Indoors in normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.
  • Frequent computer use at workstation, up to eight hours per day.
  • Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
  • Drive personal vehicle to centers, typically no longer than two hours from the office.
  • Public contact position requiring business-like apparel.

Physical Demands

  • Attendance and punctuality. Mobility within the office. Ability to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs. Ability to use hands and fingers, to handle office equipment, records and files. Occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read and discern written errors on paper and electronic documents. Ability to talk and hear. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
  • Ability to drive a vehicle.

University Description

Fresno Pacific University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation. Some 3,600 traditional and adult students attend classes on the main campus in southeast Fresno or centers in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches more than 10,000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university and is the Valley’s only comprehensive Christian university granting master’s degrees. The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church. All employees must express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university.

Compensation:

Pay is based on upon qualifications and experience.

Application:

Download and complete an application form. Candidates must complete and submit an application in order to be considered for the position. Send completed applications to:

  • Human Resources
  • Fresno Pacific University 
  • 1717 S. Chestnut Ave. 
  • Fresno, CA 93702-4709 
  • Phone: 559-453-2245
  • Fax: 559-453-5514
  • Email: careers@fresno.edu

 

Fresno Pacific University provides equal opportunity for employment without regard for race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The university reserves the right to fill positions before the application deadline or to extend the deadline as circumstances may warrant.