STUDENT ADVISOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Student Advisor provides guidance and career advisement to scholarship recipients and applicants; maintains

contact with student to ensure funding of students is successful; conducts interviews, screening and assessment

of Gila River Indian Community applicants and scholarship recipients. The Student Advisor also assesses

Financial Aid budgets submitted by educational institutions; assesses student files and transcripts to ensure

students uphold policy and responsibility to the scholarship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Develop, maintain and electronically update student files in a database for Federal, Higher Education and

Vocational Programs while adhering to the Privacy Act.

 Provides information on major and university requirements, resources, and enrollment process.

 Work collaboratively with the university or college student is attending.

 Follow-up on students by calling or emailing the student or institution they are attending.

 Screen and maintain required documentation to ensure GRIC scholarship policy is followed.

 Evaluate student capabilities and guide them on curriculum that will aid in a successful education as well as

informing the student of the Financial Aid Application Process.

 Perform interviewing, screening and assessment of Gila River Indian Community applicants for Scholarships,

Employment Assistance and Higher Education Programs.

 Participates in recruitment of new students and retention of current students.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of the educational and social problems and strengths of Native Americans.

 Knowledge of various educational institutions and programs.

 Knowledge of student development

 Knowledge of available financial aid resources.