Part-Time Financial Aid Assistant — Student Support

Virginia Community Colleges; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

New River Community College in Dublin, Virginia, with an instructional site in Christiansburg, is seeking a part-time Financial Aid Assistant to support the Financial Aid and Advising Office. The role involves assisting students and families with FAFSA completion and verification, and providing courteous service by phone, email, and in person.

The position requires strong office skills, excellent communication, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Significant work experience in an office setting with demonstrated knowledge of effective office practices.
• Good organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and computer skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty/staff, and the public.
• Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform office support functions for the Financial Aid and Advising Office using initiative and good judgment.
• Assist students and families with the FAFSA completion and verification process.
• Interact with students, NRCC personnel, and the public via telephone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person communication.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Financial Aid Manager.

Skills

Office experience

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

MS Office

Tools

PeopleSoft SIS

Job description

New River Community College in Dublin, Virginia, with an instructional site in Christiansburg, is seeking a part-time Financial Aid Assistant to support the Financial Aid and Advising Office. The role involves assisting students and families with FAFSA completion and verification, and providing courteous service by phone, email, and in person.

The position requires strong office skills, excellent communication, and proficiency with MS Office.