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Financial Aid Counselor

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Job Description

Financial Aid Counselor

Department
Student Affairs SC

Location
Sheridan

Posting Category
Staff

Desired Start Date
12/12/2022

Hourly Rate (if applicable)

Hiring Range
$17.05 - $21.32

Full Salary Range
$17.05 - $25.58

Benefits Summary
  • Employer paid retirement plan (17.37%

employer paid; 1.25% employee paid)

  • Group Health, Dental and Life

Insurance, including Flex Benefits

  • 20 days paid annual leave
  • Four days per year paid personal leave
  • 16 paid holidays per year
  • Paid medical, emergency and

bereavement leave

  • Employee and family tuition waivers
  • Free easy-access parking
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Onsite fitness center and walking track
  • Verizon, Microsoft, Dell and HP

employee discounts

  • Professional development

Months Worked Annually
Full-time 12 months

Typical Work Schedule
Monday through Friday with occasional nights or weekends
Position Information

Posting Number
20150792P

Job Posting Date
10/20/2022

Initial Review Date
11/14/2022

Open Until Filled

Job Summary
The Financial Aid Counselor is upbeat and positive as s/he serves as the face of our continually growing institution, and plays a critical role in delivering financial aid services to Sheridan College students. As a member of the Enrollment Services team this position is responsible for the daily processing of student verifications of the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and the management of the Dual Grant awarding process.

Reports To
Heidi

Education/Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
  • Computer databases and records maintenance
  • Experience in area of higher education financial aid programs preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to receive directed work and meet deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Microsoft Word and Excel at advanced level
  • Work independently and as an effective team member
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Federal and State financial aid rules and regulations

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
  • Standard office environment
  • Occasional evenings and weekends
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
  • Some lifting may be required

About Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan College is located in historic Sheridan, WY at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains, minutes away from a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Sheridan is ranked “America’s Top Western Town” by True West magazine and is a vibrant community. Sheridan College is a vital component in the community.

NWCCD also includes a small campus site in Buffalo, WY.

Experience
Experience in area of higher education financial aid programs preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants
All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding. Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under “Transcripts” and for additional space, under “Other Documents” or emailed to: HR@sheridan.edu. Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at HR@sheridan.edu.

Job Duties

These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time
30

Responsibility/Duty
As a member of the Enrollment Services Team,

  • Ensure that goals, objectives, plans, budgets, policies, practices, and actions produce desired student outcomes consistent with the overall mission and strategic plan.
  • Practice and promote continuous improvement principles.
Promote teamwork and cooperation between departments.
Percentage of time
30

Responsibility/Duty
Provide in-depth financial aid counseling to prospective students, current students, and parents regarding financial aid opportunities including: FAFSA application, scholarship applications, eligibility guidelines and resources.
Percentage of time
30

Responsibility/Duty
Responsible for the daily processing of student verification of the Free Application of Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) to ensure completeness and accuracy of eligibility of federal award package. Follow policies and procedures in handling student cases, review and verify aid applications for completeness and accuracy, calculate need, resolve discrepancies, award funds, and revise awards as necessary. Manage the Dual Grant awarding process, review eligibility to ensure accuracy of grant awards.
Percentage of time
5

Responsibility/Duty
Effectively utilize Colleague financial aid modules & CRM software.
Percentage of time
5

Responsibility/Duty
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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