"Financial Aid Assistant"

New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a statewide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 5,000 students comprise the student body.

The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.

Duties

Process federal student loans and award G3 state funding. Oversee federal work study students, including placement, onboarding, evaluations, and payroll submissions. Transfer FAFSA information from CPS into the SIS system and assign checklists to students. Populate messages into the Student Message Center. Assist students with completing the FAFSA and with questions concerning awards, disbursements, and various other financial aid issues. Conduct financial aid workshops for high schools in the service region. Coordinate student outreach for various groups of students. Work occasional evening and weekend hours as required. Perform additional duties as assigned.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices and experience with computerized accounting systems. Ability to use various computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail. Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and meet deadlines while working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work well with others in a confidential and professional manner.

Additional Considerations

Additional factors that may be considered include education and work experience in the accounting field, experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS), PeopleSoft Administrative Information System (AIS) or comparable automated systems for institutions of higher education, and knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications.

For complete description and to apply, please visit https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/87930

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.