Student Financial Aid Advisor – Workforce Pell

Kilgore College; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Kilgore College is seeking an energetic Financial Aid Office assistant to serve as the primary contact for Workforce Pell programs and to manage daily communications with students, parents, faculty, and staff. The role involves scanning and linking documents, updating communications, and providing accurate guidance on aid applications and costs of attendance.

You will handle Pell calculations, disburse funds, and monitor COD notifications, ensuring compliance with federal rules.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; extensive related work experience considered in lieu of formal education.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to handle high level of stress.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator for Workforce Pell Grant programs at Kilgore College.
• Calculate and award Workforce Pell Grant funds in accordance with funding requirements and federal regulations.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of Workforce Pell Grant programs for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor the COD system daily to review Pell Grant awards and resolve notifications; originate and disburse Workforce Pell awards.
• Process withdrawals and Return to Title IV calculations for Workforce Pell recipients; support related processing.
• Answer routine questions from students/parents, faculty, staff, and other schools/government offices about financial aid eligibility and procedures.

Skills

Computer skills

Written communication

Public relations

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Kilgore College is seeking an energetic Financial Aid Office assistant to serve as the primary contact for Workforce Pell programs and to manage daily communications with students, parents, faculty, and staff. The role involves scanning and linking documents, updating communications, and providing accurate guidance on aid applications and costs of attendance.

You will handle Pell calculations, disburse funds, and monitor COD notifications, ensuring compliance with federal rules.