Financial Aid Clerk - Part Time

Barstow Community College; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Barstow Community College is seeking a part-time Financial Aid/ Veterans Assistant to support students with eligibility, applications, and verification processes. This substitute/hourly role involves data entry, mail handling, and assisting with scholarships and Honors Day events.

Under admin supervision, you will help students complete forms, review work-study eligibility, answer calls, and coordinate appointments while maintaining accurate records in line with college policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of clerical or related experience.
• Bi-lingual skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists students individually and in small groups with eligibility requirements, types of available assistance, and opportunities for self-help.
• Assists students in completing applications, reviews for completeness and accuracy ensuring that necessary supporting documentation is submitted; compiles all necessary documentation and prepares folders for verification and awarding process.
• Provides information and assistance in completing financial aid applications to a diversified population.
• Reviews work-study applications for eligibility.
• Completes financial aid verifications upon request after awards are made.
• Answers telephones and initiates, screens and directs telephone calls, explaining work-study programs to students and schedules appointments.
• Opens and distributes mail; types a variety of correspondence utilizing computers and associated software.
• Assists in the annual scholarship program and Honors Day event
• Assists assigned personnel with the work-study program, including assisting with the completion of work assignment notices and reviewing students for continued eligibility.
• Keeps informed on rules and regulations of financial aid and veteran's programs.
• Orders office supplies as necessary to maintain proper office supplies.
• Serve on a variety of District committees as requested.
• Performs data entry functions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical duties

Data entry

Receptionist skills

Telephone skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Office equipment

Fax machines

Copiers

Printers

Job description

Barstow Community College is seeking a part-time Financial Aid/ Veterans Assistant to support students with eligibility, applications, and verification processes. This substitute/hourly role involves data entry, mail handling, and assisting with scholarships and Honors Day events.

Under admin supervision, you will help students complete forms, review work-study eligibility, answer calls, and coordinate appointments while maintaining accurate records in line with college policies.