Iowa Valley Community College District · 3 weeks ago
Financial Aid Advisor
Iowa Falls, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $67K/yrIowa Valley Community College District is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to assist the Director of Financial Aid in managing the financial aid delivery system at the Ellsworth campus. The role involves overseeing the completion of FAFSA applications, supervising financial aid student workers, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
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Responsibilities
Oversees completion of the FAFSA, manages ISIR data and related codes for unusual enrollment, incorrect SSN, citizenship, and other barriers in the process of importing ISIR data, coordinating subsequent financial aid paperwork, and all other aspects of the financial aid process. Provides counseling to prospective and current students regarding financial aid opportunities, through federal, state, and institutional programs and the status of their individual file. Analyzes pertinent financial data and changes or updates made to student files to determine eligibility. Coordinates FAFSA data with Admissions application processing to ensure students have applied and/or registered. Monitors the status of satisfactory academic progress and provides assistance to students regarding the appeal process
Collaborates with the Director of Financial Aid to manage the financial aid awarding process and financial aid delivery system on the Ellsworth campus, supervises the verification process prior to awarding in accordance with Federal and State regulations and District policies and procedures, manages financial aid records (intake and retention) as required by Federal and State regulations and District policy
Governs the federal and private loan programs; including but not limited to collecting documentation, certifying loans, monthly balancing, disbursing and reporting expenditures, and communicating with borrowers
Maintains and manages the accounting of student data using Jenzabar, NSLDS, COD, and PowerFaids; performs Federal grant and loan fund reporting and reconciliation. Assists in planning, organizing, and administration of financial aid policies and procedures
Maintain current knowledge and understanding of institutional and outside scholarship opportunities and requirements; evaluates scholarship selection in collaboration with the Ellsworth Foundation
Works and communicates professionally with others in a timely manner. Performs in a manner which benefits student learning
Supports the overall success of the District by performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree required
Communicates effectively orally and in writing
Ability to handle highly confidential matters and materials
Skill in independent decision-making; able to exercise good judgment, accuracy, and flexibility
Possess critical thinking skills and the ability to stay organized
Knowledge of organization/department operations, services, and policies
Knowledge of financial aid rules, regulations, laws, and procedures
Ability to work independently as well as be a collaborative team player in completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines
Ability to work in a team environment with a customer service-oriented attitude and to work in an environment of shifting priorities
Knowledge of office management and coordination abilities
Proficiency with office machines and working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office, Jenzabar, PowerFaids, and other software
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement plan
Vacation
Sick
Staff development opportunities
Company
Iowa Valley Community College District
Iowa Valley Community College District provides education services.
Founded in 1966
201-500 employees
Funding
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