Financial Aid Advisor II

Title: Financial Aid Advisor II
Salary Range: $37,944.00
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard

Hours:

37.5
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
College: Henderson Community College
Department: Student Affairs

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Manages and administers financial aid programs for students and ensures compliance with institution and funding agency requirements.

• Manages and administers financial aid programs for students and ensures compliance with institution and funding agency requirements
• Provides advice and counsel to students regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process
• Packages and awards financial aid funds to students
• Supports institutional scholarship application awarding processes
• Conducts financial aid presentations for various groups, hosts external financial aid workshops on campus, and works with area high schools and outside agency counselors
• Serves on appropriate committees
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience; two to four years of related experience.
• Experience working with students or adults from diverse backgrounds, including underprepared, low-income, and underrepresented populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, data management, with a strong software knowledge base, and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement events and day-to-day operations/duties.
• Demonstrates and facilitates team spirit in the department and community.

• Financial Aid Experience
• People Soft
• Experience in Higher Education