Financial Aid & VA Benefits Specialist

Rend Lake College; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (dental & vision)

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rend Lake College seeks a full-time Financial Aid Specialist to assist students with financial aid applications, verify and process aid files, and serve as the School Certifying Officer for VA education benefits. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to present information to groups of students and the community.

Responsibilities include processing federal/state aid, maintaining the website, and coordinating financial literacy and outreach events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Ability to present to small and large groups required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with information and application processes for grants, loans, scholarships, and student employment.
• Assist in the processing and awarding of all federal and state financial aid programs.
• Assist with reconciliation and reporting for financial aid programs as needed.
• Establish and maintain a Financial Literacy program for RLC students and the community.
• Coordinate and conduct financial aid awareness events and FAFSA completion events.
• Mentor students on financial aid warning or probation.

Skills

Public speaking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Rend Lake College seeks a full-time Financial Aid Specialist to assist students with financial aid applications, verify and process aid files, and serve as the School Certifying Officer for VA education benefits. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to present information to groups of students and the community.

Responsibilities include processing federal/state aid, maintaining the website, and coordinating financial literacy and outreach events.