Financial Aid Advisor Veterans Certifying Official
Financial Aid Advisor Veterans Certifying Official
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Job Description
About ECC:
Work Schedule:
Rate of Pay:
This is a FullTime Support Staff position at grade 14 with an annual salary range of $54389 to $72518. The salary offer will be based on education and experience in alignment with the Colleges compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) if applicable.
Benefits:
- Medical Dental Vision Insurance
- Life and LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA DCA Commuter)
- Retirement Plans (Pension 457b 403b)
- Time Off with Pay
- Professional Development/Expense
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Banks
FLSA Status:
Grant Funded:
Job Summary:
An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty assisting students and veteran students in understanding financial aid programs regulations and processes. Work is distinguished by the ability to explain and evaluate forms to determine the completeness of each financial aid application file and to disseminate financial aid information. General supervision is received from the assigned manager.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelors degree (BA/BS) from fouryear institution with a minimum of two years work experience in a financial aid setting; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Good knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
- Good knowledge of Veterans office requirements and the ability to remain current.
- Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Word Excel Access and Publisher
- Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Considerable skill in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Considerable skills in verbal and written communication.
- Working skill in operating a personal computer applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends when required by the departments needs.
Desired Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Essential Duties:
- Determine eligibility of all state and federal aid programs including federal loans. Collect appropriate indistrict/outofdistrict residency information. Explain loan counseling requirements when necessary. Redetermine students eligibility if enrollment status changes occur.
- Determine Veteran student eligibility and assist with applying for benefits. Certify veteran students each semester with GI Bill benefits. Compiling and reporting all required information to the VA.
- Prepare the proper correspondence for students regarding the status of financial aid and document any information submitted by students in the file. Advise students concerning academic progress requirements for financial aid programs and refer students to academic counselors if needed.
- Keep informed of state federal veterans and campus regulations that may impact the students eligibility for financial aid. Keep students and parents informed on regulation changes.
- Represent ECC Student Financial Aid Office at all high school and outreach presentations.
- Maintains required training licensure and/or certifications
- Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws
- Demonstrates sensitivity understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
- Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide backup and/or support for coworkers during times when the division is shortstaffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
- Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality
Other Duties:
- Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity:
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer assembly)
Work Environment:
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions:
Typical office or administrative
Current SSECCA Union Member Information:
The initial posting date for this position is 01/21/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 01/28/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Elgin Community College does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any member of its community on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex/gender/gender identity age religion disability pregnancy veteran status marital status sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law in matters of admissions employment or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices educational opportunities and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Colleges EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a casebycase basis.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
