College Financial Aid Advisor I

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affords 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Salary Information

Salary Range: $61,136 - $64,193 Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits Information

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday-Wednesday: 9:15am - 5:15pm
Thursday: 10:15am - 6:15pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Special Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work at multiple Wilbur Wright College locations, including Wright College - Humboldt Park Campus, based on operational needs.
• This position is represented by Local 1708 Union.
• Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.