A Financial Aid Counselor or Specialist provides information and assistance to students and families, including information on student loans and other sources of financial aid. Leads group presentations or provides individual counseling and assistance with the application process; may also solicit and review applications for specific scholarships.
Join the Scholarship and Financial Aid team to learn how to navigate your financial plan, explore scholarship opportunities, and gain valuable knowledge to share with fellow Cityhawks. As a Work-Study Scholarship Assistant, you'll support the scholarship team by assisting students with scholarship applications and requirements. This fast-paced position requires strong customer service, attention to detail, organization, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Help educate and empower students while making a positive impact on their college experience by connecting them with resources that reduce the cost of tuition and fees.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Our work-study students play an important role in supporting the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office. Responsibilities include assisting students with scholarship opportunities and applications, reviewing scholarship documents, maintaining records and spreadsheets, providing accurate information, helping with workshops and presentations, and promoting scholarship and financial aid events.
Competencies/KSAs:
We're looking for a detail-oriented, reliable, and positive team member with strong communication, customer service, organization, and problem-solving skills. Applicants should be self-motivated, eager to learn, and have college-level reading and math abilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Must be enrolled at CCD for at least 6 credits hours. Have a complete FA file. -Must have work-study awarded funds
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) - Second language bilingual
Additional Information/Benefits:
Our office provides valuable professional growth opportunities for work-study students. You'll gain experience in professional communication, teamwork, customer service, and working with diverse student populations. Many former work-study students have even advanced into full-time positions within our office. This position is open to all students and is especially beneficial for those interested in education, public service, or the social sciences. You'll develop communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills while helping students understand scholarship and financial aid processes and federal regulations. Back to job listing
