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    Financial Aid Specialist - Roanoke, United States - Virginia Western Community College

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    Posting Summary

    Working Title
    Financial Aid Specialist

    Role Title
    Education Support Spec II

    Role Code
    29143-SW

    FLSA
    Nonexempt

    Pay Band
    03

    Position Number


    Agency
    Virginia Western Community College

    Division
    Virginia Western Community College (Div)

    Work Location
    Roanoke (City) - 770

    Hiring Range
    $31,886 to $45,932

    Emergency/Essential Personnel
    No

    EEO Category
    F-Admin Supp

    Full Time or Part Time
    Full Time

    Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

    Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

    Work Schedule
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F

    Sensitive Position
    No

    Job Description

    Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

    Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

    Virginia Western is accepting applications for a full-time Financial Aid Specialist (Educational Support Specialist II). Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Financial, Veterans' Affairs and Records. Performs a variety of financial aid processing including: ISIR import, communications, packaging, adjusting and cancelling aid, disbursing all aid types. Performs monthly reconciliation of aid programs. Reviews reports to determine changes in student aid eligibility and transfer monitoring. Processes and maintains scholarships. Verifies and monitors continuing student eligibility. Performs Return to Title IV for withdrawn students. Provides student support and a variety of compliance tasks. Serves as a back-up to the Financial Aid Verification Specialist.

    Special Assignments

    May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

    KSA's/Required Qualifications
    Experience interpreting, applying, and explaining administrative policies and procedures. Ability to establish policies and/or make policy recommendations. Thorough familiarity with, and acceptance of, financial aid principles and practices, applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines including the most recent rules issued by Department of Education, Federal Direct Student Loan Program, and loan processing gained through relevant work experience. Experience processing financial aid including: FAFSA load, aid packaging, aid adjusting, aid disbursing, aid reconciling, and aid cancelling. Experience determining student eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. Excellent skills in the use of computers, financial aid software, document imaging, and student databases. Strong analytical skills. Computational skills, including word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Excellent problem-solving abilities.

    Experience working with the general public providing exceptional customer service, particularly serving low-income and/or special needs clients while conveying complex information. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of basic office procedures.

    Additional Considerations
    National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) credentials.

    Experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System.

    Knowledge of Virginia Community College System policies and practices related to student financial aid.

    Experience with verification and resolution of conflicting information.

    Operation of a State Vehicle
    No

    Supervises Employees
    Yes

    Required Travel
    No

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    CLS_3028P

    Recruitment Type
    General Public - G

    Number of Vacancies
    1

    Position End Date (if temporary)

    Job Open Date
    05/14/2024

    Job Close Date
    05/28/2024

    Open Until Filled

    Agency Website

    Contact Name
    HR Apps

    Email

    Phone Number


    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Selected applicant will be subject to criminal history, driving, and credit background checks. Documents verifying your identity and authorization to work in the United States must be presented upon employment. Sponsorships are not available. Only complete, on-line applications will be accepted. Applicants MUST complete all applicable sections of the application in order for online application materials to receive full consideration during the recruitment process. Sponsorships are not available.

    Submission of online application must also include a resume and cover letter. Transcripts and/or an "other" document, such as a letter of reference or additional transcripts, are optional and may be included as part of the online application process. Incomplete on-line applications will not be accepted. Materials submitted via regular e mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in person in lieu of the online application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.

    In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at , or DBVI at

    Additional Information

    Background Check Statement Disclaimer

    The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

    EEO Statement

    The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

    ADA Statement

    TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

    E-Verify Statement

    VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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