Financial Aid Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Financial Aid Coordinator Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 28000058 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Office of Student Services Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $65,000-$75,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category E-Paraprofessional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
40 hour work week, Monday through Friday, includes day, evening and some weekends particularly during peak registration and as needed.
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General Description:
As a member of the college financial aid office, the Financial Aid Coordinator will manage the Federal Student Loan Program and assist with the Federal Pell Grant program reconciliation; familiar with federal, state, VCCS , and NOVA financial aid policies and procedures. Analyzing student financial applications to render eligibility determination, consistent with institutional, VCCS , state, and federal requirements and assisting students with their financial aid process to achieve their education goals.

Duties and Tasks:

• Supporting the college financial aid office for the purpose of maximizing assistance for all NOVA students who have applied for financial aid, or who wish to do so.
• Performing reconciliation of Federal Direct Loan Programs and assisting with Federal Pell Grant reconciliation, and overpayment process.
• Assisting with reviewing and awarding supplemental grants and verifying disbursements of funds.
• Collaborating with the Financial Aid leadership team to develop strategies to effectively use technology to implement, monitor and improve NOVA’s Financial Aid processes, policies and procedures while meeting federal regulations and serving our students well.

Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required KSAs:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work well with students, staff, and other offices for successful resolution to difficult problems.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret federal, state, VCCS , and institutional policies and procedures, especially as they relate to the administration of financial aid programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and to manage multiple tasks and demands.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Direct financial aid experience in a higher education setting,
• Experience in financial aid administration, reconciliation, and compliance.
• Experience working with computer applications related to financial aid as well as student information systems.
• Experience communicating and interacting with diverse students and colleagues.
• Experience with documenting the reconciliation process and retaining relevant documentation for audit and review purposes.

Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:

• Experience reviewing and comparing Title IV aid (including Pell Grants, loans, and Campus-Based aid) recorded on the Department’s systems (such as COD , G6, and NSLDS ) with the school’s internal records.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3239P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/20/2024 Job Close Date 09/01/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
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