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Financial Aid Advisor
Job Description
Financial Aid Advisor
Full Job Description
Position Information
Classification Title
MnSCU Academic Professional 1
Working Title
Financial Aid Advisor
Hire Type
Staff
Division
Riverland Community College
Department
Student Affairs
Unit
Financial Aid
Location
Austin
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Shift
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Monday – Friday
Posting Details
Under general supervision, the Financial Aid Advisor provides financial aid advising, eligibility verification, and manages the student financial aid record retention program. This position provides customer services through analyzing complicated and individualized financial aid information and providing services to external customers all within compliance with federal laws, state statutes, and system and college policies and procedures.
Salary Minimum
44,746
Salary Maximum
64,728
Salary Type
Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan
214, MAPE
Job Description
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS
- Advise and guide current and prospective students on their eligibility for all financial aid programs based on their unique financial situation to ensure understanding of financial responsibilities and options related to attending college.
- Coordinate financial aid application processing to ensure student information is correct, evaluation of materials is complete and accurate and students are provided with timely communication with regards to the status of their application; review and adjust workflows to ensure process efficiency.
- Award students and monitor for students requiring adjustments to financial aid awards.
- Perform refund and repayment calculations .
- Provide financial aid backup to other Financial Aid Advisors in the areas of Student Loan programs, Direct Loan and Federal Pell Grant reporting, reconciliation, and cash management processes, Workstudy and State Grant Management.
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
NOTE: a detailed job description is available upon request.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Business, Accounting or related field OR equivalent related work experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to apply and follow institutional, system and State policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and regulations in the academic environment.
- Computer software applications and systems sufficient to manage and query data and create business correspondence, reports and training presentations.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds with varied needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting or related field.
- Three or more years of work experience in a college financial aid office.
- Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations and reporting requirements.
- Advising, Admissions, Financial Aid or Registration experience within a Minnesota State agency.
- Knowledge and experience using ISRS and Department of Education websites for financial aid. Department of Education websites include but are not limited to COD, NSLDS, and FAA Access.
- Multilingual or experience working with underserved populations.
Other Requirements
About
Riverland Community College, recognized as one of Southern Minnesotas 2021 Best Places to Work , provides a rewarding career that cultivates student growth through service, collaboration, innovation and respect.
You will thrive in a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contributions, open communication and a commitment to employee satisfaction and engagement.
All employees are responsible for promoting a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.
Riverland Community College takes pride in offering student-centered education with small class sizes, personal instruction and hands-on learning. Our college serves approximately 9,000 students annually through credit and non-credit courses.
With campuses in Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna, our college offers associate degrees in more than 50 career programs, and liberal arts and sciences.
Our southern Minnesota region offers excellent public and parochial education systems, exciting and diverse recreational activities for all seasons and upscale communities to further enhance your qualify of life.
To learn more about Riverland or Minnesota State, visit www.riverland.edu or www.minnstate.edu.
You will thrive in a supportive and innovative culture that values individual and team contributions, open communication and a commitment to employee satisfaction and engagement.
All employees are responsible for promoting a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.
Riverland Community College takes pride in offering student-centered education with small class sizes, personal instruction and hands-on learning. Our college serves approximately 9,000 students annually through credit and non-credit courses.
With campuses in Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna, our college offers associate degrees in more than 50 career programs, and liberal arts and sciences.
Our southern Minnesota region offers excellent public and parochial education systems, exciting and diverse recreational activities for all seasons and upscale communities to further enhance your qualify of life.
To learn more about Riverland or Minnesota State, visit www.riverland.edu or www.minnstate.edu.
Benefits Info
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F101P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
11/28/2022
Close Date
12/19/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
A complete online application will include Letter of Interest and Resume/Curriculum Vitae. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
Posting Contact
Aimee Sue Larson, Interim Director of Human Resources
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please email hr@riverland.edu and indicate what assistance is needed.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please email hr@riverland.edu and indicate what assistance is needed.
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