Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator

Job Duties

• Help plan a system of outreach and recruitment services and activities for prospective students at high schools, community partners, other College departments, and federal/state/local agencies that provide student services.
• Aid prospective students with the financial aid process; provide information and assistance to prospective students regarding general program information, advising, admission, orientation, testing, financial aid, transfer of transcripts, special populations assistance, etc.
• During peak times, assist with processing financial assistance files, advising students and parents in the financial aid process, work late evenings and weekends on occasion, disseminate financial aid information at orientation and various financial aid workshops, and work the lines in the financial aid office when necessary.
• Assist the financial assistance office during peak time with processing financial aid files and follow up with prospective students with all of their financial assistance needs such as; FAFSA completion, special circumstances, verification, dependency overrides and institutional/private scholarship search.
• Maintain and update outreach files, prepare and submit outreach reports as needed.
• Work to identify and promote College programs and financial aid opportunities to public and private organizations, such as Independent School Districts and charter schools, PTAs, business and community organizations, and solicit participation by networking with private industry, local agencies and organizations, and other groups within the community.
• Maintain a professional demeanor when counseling students and accurately identify any barriers in achieving goals and discuss or suggest effective alternatives.
• Represent the College by attending college fairs, financial aid nights, job fairs and community events, outreach activities, and other special events (such as campus preview days and tours) through on-site visits, presentations, workshops, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One (1) year experience in higher education.
• Valid Driver License with ability to obtain a Texas Driver License within 90 days of hire and be insurable by Del Mar College.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of all federal and state financial aid programs that will include federal and state regulations as well as the ability to update our community partners of constantly changing financial aid landscape.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead financial aid presentations for ISD’s all over south Texas as well as on campus.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced college environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions.

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.