Financial Aid Advisor

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity and is exempt from the State Classified Personnel System. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The Financial Aid Advisor provides thorough and accurate financial aid counseling, financial aid processing of FAFSA files, and managing all financial aid communications to students regarding their financial aid.   Must be available to work during peak periods based on job responsibilities and college calendars. This position is located at the Centennial Campus, but may require travel to the Downtown Studio, and Rampart Range Campuses, based upon department needs. This position may also require employee to be available to work remotely, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Completed Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position (i.e. student services, accounting, banking, business, finance, public administration) OR Completed Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position (i.e. student services, accounting, banking, business, finance, public administration) OR four years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position (i.e. student services, accounting, banking, business, finance, public administration).

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of professional level experience in Student Services at an institution of higher education (such as Admissions, Enrollment Services, Records, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Student Life, Student Support Services, or Retention Services).
• Professional level experience in Financial Aid.
• Banner INB software experience or similar software experience.
• Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and institutional policies regarding financial aid.
• Demonstrated experience providing financial aid information and financial aid counseling to students.
• Demonstrated experience with computer software such as BANNER, Microsoft Office, etc.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on May 22, 2026. Applications accepted until position is filled.  

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions 

Financial Aid Advising