Financial Aid Advisor

Lane Community College

life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, sick time, long term disability

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Sep 24, 2025

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:	Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement	Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586. Veterans, please fax, email, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Recourses; Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196 Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	250106
Job Title:	Financial Aid Advisor
Applicant Notification:	Our Financial Aid Department is seeking to hire a full-time Financial Aid Advisor. More than one position may be hired from this posting. Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Please complete the online application in its entirety. See our FAQs for more details. Search Information Provide all documents as requested; a resume may not take the place of any one section of the application. Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Financial Aid Advisor
Position Type:	Classified
Anticipated Start Date:	Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:	Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:	$24.31 - $35.65 per hour (Classified Salary Level 12)
Salary/Compensation Statement:	Hourly wage reflects an approximate annual salary of $50,570 - $74,162 New employees may not be placed on the salary schedule higher than any current employee in this classification with the same or greater number of years' relevant experience and education. Lane's robust Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, basic term life insurance, long term disability, vacation leave, personal time and paid sick leave. Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:	Full-time; Variable work hours based on department needs. Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Occasional evenings and Saturdays.
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Position Status:	Permanent
Full/Part:	Full-Time
Annual Schedule:	260 Day (12 Month)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13366

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	09/11/2025
Closing Date:	10/26/2025
Applicant Pool:	No
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	Two (2) years of post-secondary education with course work in finance, public administration, accounting, human resources, counseling or a related field.
Required Experience:	Three (3) years of financial aid experience. One (1) year of related experience (such as bank loan officer, tax consultant, student records, counseling or admissions work) may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:	Prior to employment, must be in good standing with any outstanding Title IV student loans. Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education	Bachelor's degree with coursework in finance, accounting, public administration, student services administration, human resources, counseling, or a related field.
Preferred Experience	Recent experience in federal need analysis and verification. Experience interpreting and applying appropriate federal guidance and regulatory requirements. Experience with federal tax documents, including tax returns and/or tax return transcripts.
Language Statement	We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:	Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:	We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address in the optional Supplemental Question how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:	Responsible for the administration of federal, state, and institutional student aid programs and for providing accurate information to parents, students, staff, and the community.
Essential Functions:	Interpret and apply federal, state, and institutional rules, regulations, and policies, making independent judgments that carry fiscal consequences for students and for the institution. Review student aid applications for completeness; collect required documentation to meet federal, state, and institutional requirements. Utilize technology to notify students of financial aid needs, process Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4), dual enrollment, eligibility, documents exchanged and requirements; submit corrections to federal processor in accordance with regulations. Using automated systems, monitor student academic progress, notify students of changes in eligibility, and take action on student appeals. Maintain electronic data and student records relating to financial aid eligibility to ensure accuracy and that interrelated electronic processes execute correctly. Perform federally mandated verification and need analysis; process and correct student data by through review and analysis of federal tax transcripts and other verification documents. Determine students' initial or recalculated eligibility for a variety of federal, state, and institutional programs; make awards from each program based on student eligibility, availability of funds, and institutional awarding policies. Schedule day-to-day flow of data to and from the federal student aid processor and the college's automated financial aid system, including sequencing and timing of batch processes. Calculate refunds and repayments according to federal regulations. Coordinate with other institutions in determining financial aid eligibility for participating in dual enrollment programs. Explain complex financial aid information to students and families by phone, email, and in person in a clear and positive manner. Conduct verbal and computer-assisted workshops and presentations on campus and in the community for students, prospective students, and college staff. Providing customer service, advice and guidance to students, prospective students, parents, staff and the community regarding financial aid programs. Actively participate in team and committee meetings. Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Other duties as assigned. Equity and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status. Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:	Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Financial Aid Director. Work is performed independently in accordance with federal, state and institutional policies, rules, regulations, procedures and interpretations. This position has responsibility for training, task assignment, priority-setting, and monitoring of student assistants.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	Work safely; may sit or stand for extended hours; work on a computer for extended hours; ability to drive safely; This position may work with individuals who may be upset. Work involves concentrated mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time. Work may require transporting materials up to 25 pounds.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of: Interpreting and applying federal and state regulations related to establishing student aid eligibility, awarding, disbursement, and monitoring of federal and state student aid programs. Interpreting and applying federal IRS rules relating to individual taxpayer returns. Interpreting and applying federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations to a variety of individual student situations and circumstances. Skills in: Applying confidentiality regulations related to student information. Applying institutional rules, processes, and procedures related to student enrollment, registration, attendance, advising, payment, and other services. Ability to: Make independent professional judgment decisions for students with special circumstances. Work under pressure and deadlines while maintaining speed and accuracy. Understand how automated financial aid systems affect individual student records. Understand and communicate complex mathematical calculations and to interpret and explain their impact to students and others, both orally and in writing, who are not knowledgeable about student aid programs. Work positively and effectively as team member. Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships. Work with diverse populations. Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. See our FAQs for more details. Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application. Required Documents Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Resume - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Transcripts - See instructions below. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College; Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970. Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted. Questions? For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu How to monitor your application: Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Positions close at 9:00 pm.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are required Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. If you have obtained a degree higher than the required education for this position, then unofficial transcripts are required to ensure an accurate salary placement is conducted. International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here. Attach under "Optional Documents", fax, e-mail, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Human Resource Posting 250106 Attn: Zack Roush 4000 E 30th Ave Building #3/ 1st Floor Eugene, OR 97405 Fax: (541) 463-3970 Email: roushz@lanecc.edu
Union Association:	LCC Employees Federation (Classified)