Financial Aid Advisor III
FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR III
Black Hawk College
Salary: $43,792.00 Annually
Location: Quad Cities Campus - Moline, IL
The Financial Aid Advisor III is responsible for the efficient operation of financial aid programs, including rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; advises students and parents on financial aid programs.
Description of Duties
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Responsible for processing verifications and reviewing FAFSA applications; compares Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) data with income tax returns and other documents.
- Submits ISIR corrections in the U.S. Department of Education database.
- Responsible for processing Special Condition adjustments to ISIR data.
- Advises students and parents/guardians on all applicable financial aid application processes, policies, regulations, and requirements.
- Responsible for using professional judgement in interpreting and applying federal regulations.
- Applies problem solving and critical thinking skills while assisting in the development and origination of financial aid programs, policies, and procedures.
- Oversees and manages front-line staff and intake/processing operations for the Financial Aid department.
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of State and Federal financial aid regulations.
- Understands and maintains up-to-date working knowledge of all job-related modules in the student database, including but not limited to financial aid, registration, schedules, accounts receivables, drop codes, and academic progress.
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:
- Assists with processing year-round Pell grants.
- Assists students with completion of the FAFSA and other financial aid-related forms and related questions.
- Conducts group sessions and presentations related to financial aid.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Demonstrates BHC core values.
- Accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of work.
- Works cooperatively with others.
- Provides supervision, guidance and support to front-line staff.
- Communicates in pleasant manner with employees, student, vendors, and the general public.
- Maintains confidentiality of records and information under federal FERPA regulations and state guidelines.
- Maintains up-to-date working knowledge.
- Adheres to College, federal and state guidelines.
PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Works directly with the Director of Financial Aid.
- Works cooperatively with Financial Aid staff.
- Works cooperatively with Student Services staff.
- Works cooperatively with students, parents, and the general public.
- Works cooperatively with governmental agencies as needed.
Education & Experience
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in financial aid required.
- Prior experience processing and verifying FAFSA applications required.
- Intermediate level ability with Microsoft Work, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required.
- Effective written and oral communication skills required.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience conducting workshops and/or presenting to groups preferred.
- Must be able to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality required.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the described job; it is not an all-encompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.
Supplemental Information
Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.
Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.
BENEFITS
While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee, you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more.
Core Benefits:
- Medical
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Mail Order Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Waiver
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Paid Holidays
- Free use of fitness center
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Personal Days
- Retirement Pension Plan
State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term, whichever is less, may be eligible to enroll in SURS.
Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.