Scholarships & Financial Aid Specialist

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Virginia Community College seeks a Financial Aid and Scholarship Specialist to administer scholarship funding, including those provided by the SWCC Educational Foundation, and to help students overcome financial barriers by researching funding sources.

The role reports to the Financial Aid Coordinator and includes tasks such as reconciliation of awards, ensuring eligibility, and supporting enrollment management. A 12-month probationary period applies.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office and financial aid/cashiering modules of PeopleSoft.
• Working knowledge of financial aid processes.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of Foundation and Passthrough Scholarship Awards with Student Information System.
• Ensuring scholarships are administered to eligible students with a focus on equity.
• Assisting with enrollment management by researching funding sources and matching eligible students.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft knowledge

Financial aid processes

Customer service

Teamwork / independence

Ability to prioritize

Tools

PeopleSoft Financial Aid modules

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southwest Virginia Community College seeks a Financial Aid and Scholarship Specialist to administer scholarship funding, including those provided by the SWCC Educational Foundation, and to help students overcome financial barriers by researching funding sources.

The role reports to the Financial Aid Coordinator and includes tasks such as reconciliation of awards, ensuring eligibility, and supporting enrollment management. A 12-month probationary period applies.