Find & Apply For Financial Aid Counselor / Specialist Jobs in Pearl City, Hawaii

Financial Aid Specialist, 0077203 Location Leeward CC, Various Locations, HI Job Type Full-Time Permanent Job Number 2026-02091 Department Leeward Community College Division Student Services - Enrollment Services - Financial Aids Opening Date 10/02/2026 Closing Date 10/16/2026 11:59

PM Hawaii Position Number:

0077203

Description Title:

Financial Aid Specialist Position Number:

0077203

Hiring Unit:

Student Services Location:

Leeward Community College Date Posted:

October 2, 2026

Closing Date:

October 16, 2026, 11:59

PM HST Band:

B Salary :

salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Info:

PBB, minimum $5,640/month

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-time Month:

11-month

Temporary/Permanent:

Permanent Other Conditions:

to begin approximately 11/26, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. For Leeward CC days, evenings, and weekends on- and off-campus, as required. Duties & Responsibilities (

NOTE:

• denotes Essential Functions)
• Under general supervision, serves as a primary resource person responsible for the management of assigned financial aid program(s).
• Conducts periodic outreach services to high schools, college explorations/orientations, community and civic groups, and affiliated learning institutions (e.g., libraries) to promote financial aid and higher education through Leeward Community College.
• Provides general information regarding college student financial aid to public, agencies, University of Hawaii offices and campuses. Provides informational support and resources to high school and college counselors and admission officials.
• Performs the analysis, financial need and eligibility for specific financial aid for potential, applying, and continuing students to ensure accessibility to higher education.
• Assists in preparing funding proposals for Federal and State financial aid funds.
• Provides financial aid counseling/advising to prospective and current student in regards to applying for federal and state financial aid as well as external and private sources of assistance and assists in completion of required forms and applications.
• Assists in implementing office procedures, requirements and guidelines for processing of all applications.
• Monitors and evaluates students' continued eligibility for aid based on academic progress as specified by Federal guidelines and campus policies.
• Develops and updates office procedures to effectively administer assigned program(s) insuring compliance with applicable federal/state/institutional regulations.
• Establishes procedures to evaluate the consistency of information reported on application forms pursuant to Federal verification regulations. Recommends institutional policies to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Develops, improves, and maintains an online computerized financial aid database management and informational retrieval software system.
• Assists in preparing and submitting annual reports and other special reports required by funding agencies.

Serves on College committees and attends statewide financial aid meetings representing the College. Attends workshops to stay current on financial aid regulations. Assists in supervising student employees. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Public Administration, Business, Social Science or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for providing financial aid services in a collegiate setting; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of financial aid as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with financial aid regulations to develop policies and procedures pertaining to the awarding of financial aid, monitoring of services, and auditing compliance of programs. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide-ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing, spreadsheet, and powerpoint software. Experience using student information system(s) (e.g., BANNER, PeopleSoft, etc.). For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations. Knowledge of the special needs and unique challenges of student groups to include those that are minorities, socio-economically disadvantaged, disabled, or adult learners. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, on- and off-campus settings. Able to work with a variety of traditional and non-traditional students and applicants for admission. Desirable Qualifications Possession of relevant professional experience in higher education student services, counseling, or admissions. Experience using a computerized financial aid information system or on-line student information systems (e.g., EdConnect, TDClient, FAFSA Partner Portal, FAFSA Partner Connect, COD, NSLDS). Some knowledge of the principles and practices of modern office management.

Application Submission:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents: 1. Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2. Resume, 3. Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing the name of institution, degree conferred and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted). All degree(s) and/or credit(s) must be earned from regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Transcripts issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.)

NOTE:

Transcripts must be attached to receive credit for degree(s). Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable. Applications lacking transcripts will be reviewed on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). MQs must be met by the closing date of the advertisement. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birthdate on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned. If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries:

Leeward Community College Human Resources Office 808-455-0326 lcchr@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request:

The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ Employer University of Hawaii Department Leeward Community College Address 96-045 Ala Ike Pearl City, Hawaii, 96782 Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu