Financial Aid Advisor (STF2940)

Financial Aid Advisor

Summary : The Financial Aid Advisor will perform a variety of responsibilities during the evaluation and analysis of student needs and eligibility for Title IV Federal Aid, State of Kansas, and Institutional Financial Aid. Responsibilities will include reviewing student and family financial aid and determining the type and amount of financial aid assistance to be awarded while coordinating assigned financial aid programs. The employee in this position must be a dynamic, student-oriented, self-starting critical thinker with a genuine interest for promoting student success.

Responsibilities :

• Promote a student-oriented financial aid office with the highest regard for student service and student success.
• Perform various need analysis functions using financial information submitted by applicants utilizing established federal, state, and Community College standards and guidelines to determine financial need; select candidates and determine type and amount of financial aid to be awarded.
• Assist with monitoring all federal, state, and College compliance and regulatory issues.
• Meet with current and prospective students to assist them with understanding the financial aid process and determine his or her potential financial aid eligibility.
• Financial aid awarding and program responsibilities will be assigned as the selected candidate is trained and becomes familiar with Hutchinson Community Colleges financial aid programs.
• Assist with the development, preparation and coordination of the Colleges need analysis verification and review policy and procedures.
• Prepare detailed reports and compile information concerning undergraduate financial aid and assigned programs as requested by the US Department Of Education and Hutch CC officials.
• Answer inquiries from various sources of federal, state, and College financial aid policies and procedures.
• Perform financial aid verifications.
• Supervision (functional) may be exercised over student assistants.
• Arrive for work on time, attend work regularly, and successfully perform your job responsibilities.
• Serve actively on campus committees.
• Comply with Hutch CC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary : Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid.