Financial Aid Counselor

Company Description

Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of 99 students in 1964, CCC now serves more than 2,400 students annually.

In addition to an 57-acre main campus, CCC has a 60-acre farm used as a hands-on laboratory and training facility. The college also accommodates hundreds of off-campus students through face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

A number of studies conclude CCC is a solid educational investment. Colby has a strong history of student performance, including the highest graduation rate among all Kansas community colleges.

Job Description

The Financial Aid Counselor performs a variety of responsibilities related to the administration of federal, state, and institutional aid and performs work involving receiving, analyzing, and validating financial aid. This position processes applications and forms, verifies and processes information to determine eligibility, and helps to maintain student information in the PowerFaids system. This position tracks the academic progress of students and actively contacts students regarding concerns about course load, academic progress, grades, and eligibility for educational benefits. This individual works closely with scholarships in order to apply anticipated aid to students' accounts and ensure students are not over-awarded. The successful candidate will provide quality service to students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public, be detail-oriented, and be technologically competent. This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid.

The successful candidate will provide quality service to various students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public, be detail-oriented, and be technologically competent. This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The ability to read, interpret, explain, and apply provisions of federal and state rules, regulations, and guidelines related to financial aid programs.

• The ability to meet schedules and deadlines is essential.

• Attention to detail, computer data entry skills, and excellent verbal and written skills. Understanding the importance of technology, integrity, innovative thinking, and the ability to work as a team to increase enrollment in a rural setting is critical.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and adapt to various conditions.

• Understanding of and sensitivity towards the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Salary

$15.75-$17.75, depending on credentials and experience.

Flexible benefits program includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave, and vacation leave allowances. Participation in the state retirement program is required.

Hours/Schedule

Full-time, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and occasional weekend activities are required.

Application

The position is open until filled with a priority deadline of June 28, 2024. To be considered, submit a letter of application, resume, all postsecondary transcripts and references to:

Colby Community College

ATTN: Human Resources

1255 S. Range Ave.

Colby, KS 67701

Materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate degree

• Strong computer skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience in a financial aid department or educational setting

Additional Information

Colby Community College provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring, a continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other employment practices, application for admission or career services, and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin, or ancestry, sexual orientation or religion. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Human Resources Office, 1255 South Range Ave., Colby, KS 67701. (785) 460-5406. hr(at)colbycc.edu

Candidates identifying as qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request accommodations should contact Human Resources.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.