Financial Aid Counselor

Job Description
The Financial Aid Counselor performs a variety of responsibilities related to the administration of federal, state, and institutional aid and performs work involving receiving, analyzing, and validating financial aid. This position processes applications and forms, verifies and processes information to determine eligibility, and helps to maintain student information in the PowerFaids system. This position tracks the academic progress of students and actively contacts students regarding concerns about course load, academic progress, grades, and eligibility for educational benefits. This individual works closely with scholarships in order to apply anticipated aid to students' accounts and ensure students are not over-awarded. The successful candidate will provide quality service to students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public, be detail-oriented, and be technologically competent. This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid.
The successful candidate will provide quality service to various students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public, be detail-oriented, and be technologically competent. This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The ability to read, interpret, explain, and apply provisions of federal and state rules, regulations, and guidelines related to financial aid programs.
The ability to meet schedules and deadlines is essential.
Attention to detail, computer data entry skills, and excellent verbal and written skills. Understanding the importance of technology, integrity, innovative thinking, and the ability to work as a team to increase enrollment in a rural setting is critical.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and adapt to various conditions.
Understanding of and sensitivity towards the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
Travel
Minimal travel is expected for this position.
Salary
$15.75-$17.75, depending on credentials and experience.
Flexible benefits program includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave, and vacation leave allowances. Participation in the state retirement program is required.
Hours/Schedule
Full-time, 8 a.M.-5 p.M., and occasional weekend activities are required.
Application
The position is open until filled with a priority deadline of June 28, 2024. To be considered, submit a letter of application, resume, all postsecondary transcripts and references to:
Colby Community College
ATTN:
Human Resources
1255 S. Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701
Materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.Edu.