College Financial Aid Adv II

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago seeks a Financial Aid Advisor II to support a program director in administering student financial aid programs at the Malcolm X campus. The role involves supervising staff, overseeing aid awards, and advising on eligibility and regulatory requirements.

The position requires an AA degree with two years of relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for accurate financial packaging and reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree required with two years of progressively responsible experience in administering student financial aid; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of various financial aid programs and their eligibility requirements.
• Ability to plan, direct and review the work of subordinate staff and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop effective working relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff interviewing applicants and others seeking financial aid information.
• Oversees processing of financial aid awards and preparation of student packages/budgets.
• Conducts orientation sessions about types of aid and eligibility requirements.
• Assists in designing forms and procedures for administering grants, loans and work/study.
• Provides technical advice to staff involved in interviewing and processing applications.
• Interprets regulations governing Federal, State, and college-based aid programs.
• Prepares financial reports to governmental agencies on funds received and disbursed.
• Maintains permanent records and files documenting aid awards.
• Assists in evaluating work sites and employers for work/study.

Skills

Staff supervision

Verbal communication

Written communication

Financial aid knowledge

Budgeting

Arithmetic calculations

Education

Associate of Arts degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR II

FINANCIAL AID

MALCOLM X

Primary Objective: Under supervision, assists a program director inadministering student financial aid programs for a City College;and performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises staff engaged in interviewing college applicants andother interested parties requesting information and assistance inapplying for student financial aid.
2. Oversees the processing of financial aid awards and thepreparation of student financial packages/budgets.
3. Conducts orientation sessions to provide information regardingthe types of financial aid programs available and the eligibilityrequirements.
4. Assists in designing intra-office forms and procedures for theefficient administration of grants, loans and work/study awarded tostudents.
5. Provides technical advice to staff members engaged in theinterviewing and processing of applicants for financial aid.
6. Interprets and explains regulations governing Federal, Stateand college based financial aid programs.
7. Prepares financial reports to governmental agencies regardingfunds received and disbursed to students.
8. Maintains and oversees the maintenance of permanent records andfiles documenting financial aid awards received by students.
9. Assists in evaluating and approving work sites and employersfor work/study program.
10. Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence Standards.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An Associate of Arts degree from an accredited junior collegesupplemented by two years of progressively responsible experiencein administering student financial aid programs; or an equivalentcombination of training and experience. Bachelor's degreepreferred.
2. Knowledge of various financial aid programs available tocollege students and knowledge of eligibility requirements ofavailable financial aid programs. Knowledge of regulationsgoverning State, Federal and college based financial aidprograms.
3. Ability to plan, direct and review the work of a subordinatestaff and the ability to perform arithmetic calculations andprepare student financial packages.
4. Good verbal and written communication skills and skill indeveloping effective working relationships with staff.

Salary: $65,414- $68,684.70

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collectivebargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience,knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits information is found athttps://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

TBD

Additional Information

• Salary Range: $65,414