Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks a qualified College Financial Aid Advisor I who will counsel and provide information to college applicants regarding student financial assistance programs and performs related duties as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Counsels and advises students, parents and other interested parties on the availability of student financial aid programs to assist in meeting college education costs.
- Interviews students applying for financial aid assistance, answers questions regarding eligibility requirements and informs them of the types of financial aid available including grants, loans and work/study programs.
- Assists students in completing financial aid applications and reviews submitted applications for accuracy and completeness.
- Uses a personal computer to verify student eligibility for Federal, State and college based financial aid assistance programs.
- Prepares and maintains manual and computerized permanent records and files of financial assistance awarded to students.
- Monitors student’s academic status to insure they continue to meet eligibility requirements for financial aid awards.
- Refers students for employment placement in work/study program.
- Maintains records, work reports and time sheets for students enrolled in work/study program; may act as a field liaison explaining work/study program to potential employers.
- Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence Standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from high school or the equivalent plus two years of college supplemented by at least two years of responsible clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Some knowledge of applicable financial aid software. Knowledge of financial aid procedures in a college setting. Knowledge of financial aid programs.
- Ability to operate a personal computer; perform basic math computations; interpret college and financial aid policies and procedures.
- Good interviewing skills. Good verbal communication skills. Good human relations skills.
Salary Information:
Salary Range: $61,136 - $64,193
Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday-Wednesday: 9:15am - 5:15pm
Thursday: 10:15am - 6:15pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability and willingness to work at multiple Wilbur Wright College locations, including Wright College - Humboldt Park Campus, based on operational needs. Wright College - Humboldt Park Campus is a key extension of Wright College's instructional and student support services.
- Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends to support registration, enrollment, outreach, financial aid workshops, student orientation programs, and special events.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally to support outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and financial aid events.
This position is represented by Local 1708 Union.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!
