College Financial Aid Adv II

CCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectminds, in Chicago, seeks a Financial Aid Assistant to support a program director in administering student financial aid for a City College. You will supervise staff, oversee award processing and budget preparation, and conduct orientation sessions on aid programs.

The role requires knowledge of federal/state and college aid regulations, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop efficient forms and procedures for grants, loans, and work/study programs.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree with two years of progressing experience in administering student financial aid; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and college financial aid regulations.
• Ability to plan, direct and review work of staff and prepare student financial packages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff in interviewing applicants and others seeking financial aid information.
• Oversees processing of financial aid awards and preparation of student packages.
• Conducts orientation sessions on financial aid programs and eligibility.
• Assists in designing forms and procedures for grants, loans, and work/study.
• Provides technical advice to staff on interviewing and processing applicants.
• Interprets financial aid regulations and prepares reports to governmental agencies.
• Maintains permanent records documenting financial aid awards.
• Assists in evaluating work sites for work/study programs.

Skills

Applicable knowledge of financial aid

Verbal and written communication

Staff supervision

Arithmetic & budgeting

Education

Associate of Arts degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises staff engaged in interviewing college applicants and other interested parties requesting information and assistance in applying for student financial aid.
• Oversees the processing of financial aid awards and the preparation of student financial packages/budgets.
• Conducts orientation sessions to provide information regarding the types of financial aid programs available and the eligibility requirements.
• Assists in designing intra-office forms and procedures for the efficient administration of grants, loans and work/study awarded to students.
• Provides technical advice to staff members engaged in the interviewing and processing of applicants for financial aid.
• Interprets and explains regulations governing Federal, State and college based financial aid programs.
• Prepares financial reports to governmental agencies regarding funds received and disbursed to students.
• Maintains and oversees the maintenance of permanent records and files documenting financial aid awards received by students.
• Assists in evaluating and approving work sites and employers for work/study program.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate of Arts degree from an accredited junior college supplemented by two years of progressively responsible experience in administering student financial aid programs; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of various financial aid programs available to college students and knowledge of eligibility requirements of available financial aid programs. Knowledge of regulations governing State, Federal and college based financial aid programs.
• Ability to plan, direct and review the work of a subordinate staff and the ability to perform arithmetic calculations and prepare student financial packages.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and skill in developing effective working relationships with staff.

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

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

TBD

Additional Information

• Salary Range: $65,414