Senior Financial Aid Strategist

Indycc; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Community College (ICC) seeks a Financial Aid Specialist to administer Federal Student aid, institution and state aid, and scholarships. The role requires keeping current with Title IV regulations, FAFSA verification, and timely aid processing.

Responsibilities include packaging, awarding, disbursement, work-study management, and reconciling accounts. Strong counseling and customer service skills are essential for student support and internal collaboration.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience administering federal, state, and institutional aid and scholarships.
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Title IV regulations and FAFSA verification processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage Title IV packaging, awarding and disbursement.
• Ensure compliance with NSLDS, COD, and ED regulations.
• Process work-study, inquiries, reports, and reconciliation.
• Maintain scholarship accounts and public content.
• Counsel students and parents on financial resources.

Skills

Federal aid regulations

Student financial aid services

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Customer service

Banner and data systems

Education

Associate’s degree required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Banner

Colleague

Job description

Independence Community College (ICC) seeks a Financial Aid Specialist to administer Federal Student aid, institution and state aid, and scholarships. The role requires keeping current with Title IV regulations, FAFSA verification, and timely aid processing.

Responsibilities include packaging, awarding, disbursement, work-study management, and reconciling accounts. Strong counseling and customer service skills are essential for student support and internal collaboration.