College Financial Aid Adv II Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Finance & Banking

FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR II FINANCIAL AID MALCOLM X

Primary Objective:
Under supervision, assists a program director in administering student financial aid programs for a City College;and performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises staff engaged in interviewing college applicants andother interested parties requesting information and assistance in applying for student financial aid.

Oversees the processing of financial aid awards and the preparation of student financial packages/budgets.

Conducts orientation sessions to provide information regarding the types of financial aid programs available and the eligibility requirements.

Assists in designing intra-office forms and procedures for the efficient administration of grants, loans and work/study awarded to students.

Provides technical advice to staff members engaged in the interviewing and processing of applicants for financial aid.

Interprets and explains regulations governing Federal, Stateand college based financial aid programs.

Prepares financial reports to governmental agencies regardingfunds received and disbursed to students.

Maintains and oversees the maintenance of permanent records andfiles documenting financial aid awards received by students.

Assists in evaluating and approving work sites and employers for work/study program.

Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence Standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An Associate of Arts degree from an accredited junior collegesupplemented by two years of progressively responsible experience in administering student financial aid programs; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Knowledge of various financial aid programs available tocollege students and knowledge of eligibility requirements of available financial aid programs. Knowledge of regulations governing State, Federal and college based financial aid programs.

Ability to plan, direct and review the work of a subordinate staff and the ability to perform arithmetic calculations and prepare student financial packages.

Good verbal and written communication skills and skill in developing effective working relationships with staff.

Salary: $65,414- $68,684.70

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience,knowledge, skills and abilities.

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Additional Information

Salary Range: $65,414