Financial Aid Advisor

Title: Financial Aid Advisor

Agency: Central Virginia Community College

Location: Lynchburg - 680

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $18 - $20.00 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC} is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable individual to provide academic and financial support tools (i.e., FAFSA support, financial literacy education, financial resource options), and implement programming that supports the overall success of college participants in the TRIO Student Support Services program who are first-generation, income-eligible, and/or students with disabilities.

The individual will be expected to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of CVCC policy, practices, offerings, and services with the primary responsibility of providing support directly to students, advising, and creating programming for students. Monitoring students' academic progress, directing students to additional resources, and assisting with preparing the Annual Performance Report for the U.S. Department of Education. Able to work on projects independently and as part of a team.

The TRIO Financial Aid Advisor will provide information to participants on both the full range of Federal student financial aid programs and benefits (including Federal Pell Grant
awards and loan forgiveness) and resources for locating public and private scholarships. The TRIO Financial Aid Advisor will book guest speakers and create and process grant-compliance attendance and evaluation paperwork. The TRIO Financial Aid Advisor will assist participants in completing the FAFSA each year and ensuring proper forms are complete for full consideration for federal grant funds and scholarships to minimize the need for student loans.

The TRIO Financial Aid Advisor will assist in offering a comprehensive Personal Finance course to qualifying SSS Participants. The Advisor will offer comprehensive "just-in-time" financial check-in services during student intake for SSS Participants.

The TRIO Financial Aid Advisor will conduct financial literacy training and monitor satisfactory academic progress (SAP) within aid eligibility guidelines. The TRIO Financial Aid Advisor will participate in open houses, orientation sessions, FAFSA completion, hosting workshops, and other events to help in navigating the financial aid process while supporting SSS participants in making informed decisions about student loans and the financial and economic impact they may have long-term.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite. Experience providing services to diverse populations is required. Experience that exhibits strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful environment. Knowledge of financial aid and financial literacy.
Preferred Qualifications:

Education, training and/or experience equivalent to an associate's degree.

Individuals who are from backgrounds similar to those of TRIO participants who have overcome obstacles during their pursuits in higher education or individuals who have previously worked for TRIO programs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience in a higher education setting.
Experience with creating and implementing programming geared toward helping underserved college student populations.