East Central College
Financial Aid Advisor
Job Label:Financial Aid Advisor FY25
East Central College has an opening for a full-time Financial Aid Advisor responsible for communicating awards, maintaining program information, and providing financial aid advisement to students. Knowledgeable about all financial aid programs and procedures with emphasis on State of Missouri student aid programs and foundation scholarships.
EDUCATION and LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: (A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
Completion of bachelor's degree; two years related experience
ESSENTIAL TASKS: Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor:
Assist student financial aid applicants and recipients by providing accurate information, appropriate materials, and procedural instructions for completing the FAFSA.
Assist students by providing general information on all available financial aid programs.
Collect and record required documents related to financial aid applications in a manner which is consistent, organized and meets all federal, state and institutional guidelines.
Code documentation appropriately and enter into the Colleague Communication Management System.
Process awards for various state financial aid programs for targeted student populations; process student financial aid accounts.
Create and maintain a complete list of all Foundation and Outside scholarships.
Bill donors and manage all incoming checks for outside scholarships.
Adjust spreadsheets and student accounts daily to match eligibility. Send letters to students informing of eligibility and missing information
Monitor and publicize all outside scholarship applications received by the financial aid office writing brief descriptions of the criteria and deadlines for applications.
Performs awarding and certification of Bright Flight scholarships.
Performs awarding and certification of Public Service Officer Survivor Grant scholarships.
Performs any/all necessary return of funds to MDHE on ineligible state funds.
Performs awarding and certification of Fast Track MO grant.
Process Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship
Certifies employee waiver benefit and places award in Colleague.
Certifies ETV eligibility forms and places award amount in Colleague.
Monitor the student financial assistance academic progress policy to determine continued student eligibility.
Identify and evaluate students’ needs; collaborate with students to set educational objectives, evaluate ongoing academic progress, and prepare students to meet graduation and transfer requirements.
Promote student retention by demonstrating an understanding of students’ areas of interest, college and community resources, scholarship opportunities, and difficult financial and personal issues surrounding students’ lives.
Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
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For more information about East Central College visit,www.eastcentral.edu.
East Central College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Inquiries related to employment practices may be directed to Human Resources Director at636-584-6710. East Central College is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Benefits: ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Retirement benefits, generous paid leave, tuition waiver and tuition reimbursement benefits.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position is a level 201. Salary schedule can be viewed here.
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