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

Henderson Community College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity.

• 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.

• Manage and administer financial aid programs for students and ensure compliance with institution and funding agency requirements.
• Provide advice and counsel to students regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
• Package and award financial aid funds to students.
• Support institutional scholarship application awarding processes.
• Conduct financial aid presentations for various groups, host external financial aid workshops on campus, and work with area high schools and outside agency counselors.
• Serve on appropriate committees.
• Perform 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, strong software knowledge, and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement events and day‑to‑day operations/duties.
• Demonstrated teamwork and community engagement within the department.

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

Open until filled; will begin reviewing applications on May 1st. To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to the Henderson Community College website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview. Search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer – The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.