Financial Aid Specialist

Financial Aid Specialist

Employer

Mitchell Community College
500 West Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
Phone: 704-878-3200

Job Location

Statesville Campus

Salary/Grade

$32,320. - $43,008.

Benefits

Full-time

Job Category

  • Professional

Application Period

Opens: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Closes: Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Target Start Date

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Expected Work Hours

Full-time

Employment Type

Full-time

Minimum Qualifications

  • An Associate’s Degree is required as well as three years of experience working in Veteran’s Affairs/ Financial Aid Office at a post-secondary institution of higher learning, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, required.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the purpose of an open door institution 
  • Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of and experience in computer database applications including Microsoft word and excel
  • Knowledge of Federal and State regulations, particularly those pertaining to veteran’s education benefits
  • Ability to work in a congenial and professional manner with faculty, staff and students
  • VA experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • An Associate’s Degree is required as well as three years of experience working in Veteran’s Affairs/ Financial Aid Office at a post-secondary institution of higher learning, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, required.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the purpose of an open door institution 
  • Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of and experience in computer database applications including Microsoft word and excel
  • Knowledge of Federal and State regulations, particularly those pertaining to veteran’s education benefits
  • Ability to work in a congenial and professional manner with faculty, staff and students
  • VA experience preferred

Position Description

This individual administers the Veterans Affairs Education Program and College Scholarship Program and is under the supervision of the Financial Aid Director.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of the Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs Office and keep abreast of all financial aid/veteran Federal and State Regulations
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the current student information system including setup, processing, and complex query language data extraction and reporting
  • Make presentations on financial aid, Veterans education benefits, and scholarships as necessary both on and off campus

Related Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Federal and State Regulations in regards to implementing the Veterans Affairs Education Program.
  • Serve as Veterans Affairs certifying official for the college.
  • Coordinate and maintain the Web based program (VAONCE) to timely submit and monitor information to the Department of Veterans Affairs in order to ensure compliance.
  • Counsel and serve prospective and enrolled Veterans.
  • Manage and maintain files on veterans and be able to provide required documentation to State and Federal Auditors during compliance surveys.
  • Work closely with the Registrar in regards to evaluation of prior credit.
  • Complete required forms for college/program approval to the State Approving Agency.
  • Serve as the College liaison for all outside agencies affiliated with veterans and their benefits
  • Access College Scholarship Fund Authorities (Endowed, Non-Endowed or Agency) and maintain for state auditors.
  • Work with Financial Services on establishing scholarship amounts to award.
  • Work with Financial Services on reconciliation of accounts.
  • Apply for, and award funds through the NC Department of Community Colleges and State Education Assistance Authority (ex: Targeted Assistance, Less Than Half Time, FELS, Wells Fargo, etc.)
  • Advertise outside scholarship opportunities.
  • Perform electronic drawdown process in Colleague.
  • Assist with Policy and Procedures manual.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Financial Aid Director or Vice President of Student Services

Job Post Contact

Christina Sharkey, Human Resources Assistant

Mitchell Community College

500 W. Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677

(704)978-1371 office

(704)978-3117 fax