Field of Competition: Open certification to establish an Eligibility List for the current and/or upcoming school year and to fill one (1) vacancy at John Muir High School.


Under general supervision of assigned admission administrator, researches financial aid   opportunities and post-secondary admission requirements; directs and provides guidance to  students and parents regarding financial aid and applications to post-secondary institutions;  collects data and prepares reports in relation to assigned program(s).  


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
 
 Must attach the following documents to the online application or your application will be disqualified:

• Award Associates Degree

Education:  
Graduation from a post-secondary academic institution with an Associate degree or higher,  preferably in business administration, public administration, English, or communications is required.  

Experience:
Three (3) years of full-time paid experience working at a financial aid administration and/or college or career office, including interacting with the post-secondary admission process.  Experience with financial aid systems is desirable but not required.  

Equivalency clause:  
Graduation with a four-year degree may substitute for two (2) of the required three (3) years of experience. Additional years of experience cannot substitute for the required education.

1. Conduct outreach operations, targeting parents and students
2. Provide students with support in regards to various applications for post-secondary   education admission and funding
3. Act as a liaison between students, parents, and post-secondary academic institutions
4. Compile and maintain data and information using various database management systems  
5. Prepare various computerized reports for dissemination
6. Assist with coordination of special events, including college fair and career exploration visits
7. Researcher and identify internship opportunities for students
8. Act as a liaison between post-secondary academic institutions and the high school   campus(es), scheduling representative visits and hosting college-related seminars  
9. Maintain college and career resource center(s) on campuses
10. Plan and deliver workshops for students and parents regarding federal and state  financial aid
11. Perform clerical tasks related to assigned duties, including data input, filing, and   scanning at assigned locations
12. Respond to inquiries from students and parents regarding financial aid applications for   admissions to post-secondary academic institutions
13. Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, and training as directed by the assigned   supervisor
14. Act as a lead and resource personnel for support bargaining unit level staff
15. Obtain, evaluate, and disseminate education, occupational (labor market data), and   technical literature for students, families, and staff
16. Provide support for administrators as needed
17. Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:
1. Public communication methods and techniques
2. Technology tools - including software and hardware - needed to conduct effective communications
3. Federal and state financial aid programs
4. Application completion and submission procedures and deadlines
5. Post-secondary educational structure, systems, and admission requirements
6. Related third-party grants requirements
7. Database management systems
8. Data collection and report-writing methods and techniques
9. Statistics for social science purposes

Ability to:
1. Instruct students on financial aid and post-secondary application processes
2. Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
3. Listen actively and show empathy towards others
4. Create and use visual and electronic-based presentations, including handouts, charts,  and other visual instruments
5. Use Google Docs and Microsoft Office
6. Keep up-to-date with changes in federal and state financial aid programs
7. Effectively use a computer, laptop, and/or tablet terminals to complete forms
8. Give clear instructions
9. Conduct research independently
10. Understand laws and regulations concerning post-secondary academic institution   accreditation
11. Use a multi-line phone system, scanner, and email
12. Utilize database management systems
13. Input, manipulate, and configure data in various forms and systems
14. Conduct data analysis
15. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
16. Exercise patience when dealing with students, parents, and related agencies
17. Maintain sensitivity to ethnic, religious, and sexual differences


Appointed candidate shall start at Step 1.  Upon completion of 130 days probation and satisfactory evaluation, employee shall be advanced to Step 2.  All other step advancement is granted each year after probationary period up to the maximum listed salary.