Financial Aid Outreach Specialist

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Job Description

Great Basin College is seeking a Financial Aid Outreach Specialist to join our team and help remove financial barriers for students.

This dynamic position plays a vital role in implementing and managing financial aid initiatives, and efforts to increase FAFSA completion and PELL Grant access.

Responsibilities:

FAFSA & Pell Grant Outreach

* Design and lead outreach campaigns to increase FAFSA completion and Pell Grant participation across the region.

* Build partnerships with high schools, community organizations, and internal departments.

* Ensure federal compliance and file monthly/annual reports to the Department of Education.

* Use data analysis to track success and target areas for growth.

Student Advising & Support

* Provide one-on-one guidance to students and families on financial aid options, eligibility, and application processes.

* Help students with forms, documentation, and appeals.

* Maintain student records in accordance with FERPA guidelines.

Program Development & Compliance

* Develop inclusive policies that expand access to aid.

* Track program effectiveness and produce reports related to student outcomes and regulatory compliance.

* Stay up to date on changes in federal and state aid regulations.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities.

* Must pass required correctional background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

* At least 2 years of experience in financial aid, student services, or a related area in higher education preferred.

* Proficiency in financial aid systems (People Soft, COD, NSLDS) and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Additional Details:

* This position is located on the Elko campus, with occasional travel required to other outreach sites with or without reasonable accommodations as per the Americans with Disabilities Act. A strong commitment to serving rural communities is essential.

* Evening and weekend hours may be required for community events such as FAFSA nights.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - B

This is a 12 month "A" contract position, 12 month contracts are used for year round programs.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $43,035 - $50,000

Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at Great Basin College

* Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision

* 12 paid holidays

* Life insurance, long-term disability

* Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.

* Com Psych supports employees through life's difficult moments.

* No state income tax!

* Free Parking

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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