College Financial Aid Advisor I
- Employer
- City Colleges of Chicago
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 14, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Student Affairs, Financial Aid
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR I
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Malcolm X College is currently seeking a College Financial Aid Advisor I. Under general supervision, counsels and provides information to college applicants regarding student financial assistance programs; and performs related duties as required.
At Malcolm X College, The Financial Aid Office works closely with students and families to provide financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, and work-study from federal and state resources. The Financial Aid Office is your guide and resource to help you make college affordable.
The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Counsels and advises students, parents and other interested parties on the availability of student financial aid programs to assist in meeting college education costs.
- Interviews students applying for financial aid assistance, answers questions regarding eligibility requirements and informs them of the types of financial aid available including grants, loans and work/study programs.
- Assists students in completing financial aid applications and reviews submitted applications for accuracy and completeness.
- Uses a personal computer to verify student eligibility for Federal, State and college based financial aid assistance programs.
- Prepares and maintains manual and computerized permanent records and files of financial assistance awarded to students.
- Monitors student’s academic status to insure they continue to meet eligibility requirements for financial aid awards.
- Refers students for employment placement in work/study program.
- Maintains records, work reports and time sheets for students enrolled in work/study program; may act as a field liaison explaining work/study program to potential employers.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Graduation from high school or the equivalent plus two years of college supplemented by at least two years of responsible clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Some knowledge of applicable financial aid software. Knowledge of financial aid procedures in a college setting. Knowledge of financial aid programs.
- Ability to operate a personal computer; perform basic math computations; interpret college and financial aid policies and procedures.
- Good interviewing skills. Good verbal communication skills. Good human relations skills.
Applications accepted through November 22, 2021.
WE OFFER: Excellent health benefits at a low cost; Investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan; Generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition Reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits please visit our benefits page.
For the second time in three years, Malcolm X College was selected as aPromising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication.
MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!
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