Financial Aid Advisor

Financial Aid Advisor

Salary: $45,752

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a full-time Financial Aid Advisor in our Office of Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Advisor provides a single point of contact responsible for students in managing student s financial aid record. This individual reviews applications for financial assistance as well assists in the overall administration of the College Student Financial Aid Program.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

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  Responsible for the understanding and interpretation of Federal and State regulations governing student financial aid assistance;
  
• Advises a caseload of students (and/or parents) regarding college and related financial planning, aid programs and application procedures;
  
• Determines student eligibility for a variety of government and private financial aid programs in accordance with published procedures and regulations;
  
• Acts as liaison between student applicants for financial aid benefits and appropriate governmental agencies;
  
• Maintains understanding of academic policies and how they may impact eligibility for aid;
  
• Assists students and families in the completion of financial aid applications, the entrance counseling, and master promissory notes and acceptance of aid on institutional system;
  
• Maintains current knowledge and operation of financial aid software programs;
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  Develops and delivers programming on financial aid applications completion, aid eligibility and loan repayments for college, high school and community-based audiences;
  
• Responsible for the assistance in the administration of all student funding, awards, and financial assistance;
  
• Monitors for potential over award created by receiving notification of student internal and external scholarship awards;
  
• Assists the Director of Financial Aid in maintaining financial aid records of students;
  
• Perform other related duties as related to this job description as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

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  Associate degree
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  Two (2) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Bachelor s degree
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  Knowledge of Microsoft Office
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  Banner or student information system experience
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  Attention to detail

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Review Start Date: 5/6/2024