TRIO Financial Aid Advisor

Job Summary

Working Title:

TRIO Financial Aid Advisor
Role

Title:

Education Support Spec II
Role Code: 29143-SW
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Pay Band: 03
Position Number: 292W0030
Agency:
Central Virginia Community College
Division:
Central Virginia Community College (Div)

Work Location:

Lynchburg
Hiring Range: $18 - $22.00 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No
EEO Category: F-Admin Supp
Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time (29 hours per week)
Telework options:
None
Bilingual or Multilingual requirement:
No

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) is a comprehensive two‑year institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia, serving approximately 5,000 students. CVCC is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable individual to provide academic and financial support tools—including FAFSA assistance, financial literacy education, and financial resource options—and implement programming that supports first‑generation, income‑eligible, and/or students with disabilities in the TRIO Student Support Services program.

• Provide comprehensive knowledge of CVCC policy, practices, offerings, and services, and offer direct support to students via advising and program creation.
• Monitor students’ academic progress, direct them to additional resources, and assist with preparing the Annual Performance Report for the U.S. Department of Education.
• Provide information on the full range of federal student financial aid programs and benefits, including Federal Pell Grant awards, loan forgiveness, and public and private scholarship resources.
• Book guest speakers and create and process grant‑compliance attendance and evaluation paperwork.
• Assist participants in completing the FAFSA each year and ensure proper forms are submitted to maximize federal grant and scholarship consideration while minimizing loan need.
• Offer a comprehensive Personal Finance course to qualifying SSS participants and provide “just‑in‑time” financial check‑in services during student intake.
• Conduct financial literacy training and monitor satisfactory academic progress (SAP) within aid eligibility guidelines.
• Participate in open houses, orientation sessions, FAFSA completion events, workshops, and other events to help participants navigate the financial aid process.
• Assist the agency or state government in emergency declarations by the Governor if required.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience providing services to diverse populations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
• Knowledge of financial aid and financial literacy.

• Education, training, and/or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree.
• Individuals from backgrounds similar to those of TRIO participants and those who have overcome obstacles during higher education or have previously worked for TRIO programs are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with creating and implementing programming geared toward helping underserved college student populations.
• Operation of a State Vehicle:
  No
  Supervises Employees:
  No
  Required Travel:
  Field trips and cultural experiences.

Posting Number:
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies : 1
Position End Date (if temporary): N/A
Job Open Date: 02/25/2026
Job Close Date: 03/12/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes

Contact Name:
Lydia Christoph‑Hammersmith
Email: christoph-Hammersmithl
Phone: (Phone Number)

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of their identity for employment purposes.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

AHP Letter requests can be submitted to:…