Advisor, Financial Aid
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Description of Position
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Advise students/parents on financial aid funding options and evaluate eligibility for federal, state, and institutional funds while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Support YC objectives by providing the financial resources to allow students to be successful.
- Review students financial aid files to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid. Analyze tax and other income related documents to complete verification in compliance with federal regulations to award aid including grant programs ( ACPE, EGSG, SLEAP, ACAAP)
- Exercise professional judgment in evaluating and processing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), Budget/Contribution, and dependent status appeals to reevaluate eligibility based on extenuating circumstances within the Department of Education guidelines
- Download student financial aid applications (FAFSA) from the Department of Education and submit changes/corrections
- Performs work in one of the following areas: Federal Work Study/student employment, tribal verification, Veteran's Administration, YC athletics or cohort default rate-
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
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- Associates Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and two years experience at the technician level or above in a financial aid office at a post secondary educational institution OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- High level of organizational ability, problem solving skills and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High level of computer proficiency
- Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties -
Preferred Skills & Abilities
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- Bachelors Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
- Familiarity with Banner financial aid management software
- Experience working in related Student Affairs departments, including Registration, and Veterans Services
- Experience working in a community college setting
- Knowledge of Yavapai College programs and services
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Essential Functions
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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