Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Financial Aid Advisor provides student-focused service and guidance regarding student aid programs, educational funding options, and the financial aid application process. This is a 12-month staff position reporting to the District Director for Financial Aid.
 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with some college experience required
• Associates Degree preferred with previous financial aid experience; OR, two (2) years of experience in financial aid, student counseling, or directly related experience
• Prior experience in computer data entry.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite  (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Prior experience operating office equipment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must be passionate about the Customer/Student Service experience
• Positive, approachable, collaborative personality.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

1. Report to the District Director of Financial Aid and assist in administering the total financial aid program. 
2. Assist students with the completion of FAFSA (Free Application of Federal Student Aid)
3. Assist and counsel students with the completion of Student Verification and Loans. 
4. Assist Enrollment Specialists and other staff members with FAFSA nights at high schools. 
5. Cary out functions in the receptionist area, which include greeting students, answering the telephone, and answering students questions about financial aid.
6. Coordinate Work-Study Program. 
7. Assist financial aid counselors in awarding a students financial aid. 
8. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid or other college administrators. 
9. Inform students on Pell and Loan procedures.
10. Maintain current knowledge of Federal Aid Program regulations.
11. Cancel multiple enrollments in SFP using SFP, Campus Key, Notepad++, HTML Formatter, and Postman.
12. Contact students with blank EFC on the FAFSA. 
13. Assist with registration and orientation.
14. Distribute weekly reports to Pell Counselors, Loan officer, advisors, and directors. 
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the District Director of Financial Aid.

 

APPLICATION

Interest applicants must attach and submit the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References

 

ABOUT US

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.” 

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (www.sacscoc.org).

Affirmative Action 

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu. 

Safety Statement

The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin (www.northwestms.edu/bulletin) or on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at (662) 562-3314.

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