Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
MC
Metropolitan Community College
Student Success Advisor
Career Insights for Financial Aid Counselor / Specialist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Missouri data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
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.
$66,847 / year median in Missouri
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Student Success Advisor Salary $52,479.00 - $57,202.00 Annually Location Longview, MO Job Type Full-Time Staff Job Number 2026-00036 Organization LV Academic Advising Opening Date 08/06/2026 Closing Date 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Exempt Description Benefits Questions About MCC Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs. Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River , located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; MCC-Online and MCC-Penn Valley , located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri. MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission . In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well. •MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships. Job Summary Incumbents assist students with academic programs which include enrollment processes, course offerings, fees, course selection, test scores, financial aid eligibility and options, and other resources that will help students meet their educational and occupational needs. Essential Functions Proactively advise students by creating a personalized education plan alighted with their career goal and a plan to fund their education, utilizing various academic advising and funding strategies Assist students in funding their education, by guiding them through the steps for financial aid and scholarships, explaining payment plan options, and helping identify alternative funding sources Develop and maintain relationships by establishing rapport and trust, educating on MCC programs and services, guiding on overcoming obstacles and referring to appropriate services Assist students with the process of transfer and promote transfer opportunities to MCC students Responsible for monitoring student academic progress, student enrollment, and other data Responsible for responding to early alerts with outreach to struggling students connecting them to academic and non-academic support resources Collaborate with faculty, staff and community agencies to assist students in achieving personal, career and academic goals Maintain thorough understanding of MCC programs, policies, procedures and systems to effectively and accurately guide students Maintain knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies and regulations pertaining to Federal Title IV, scholarships, tuition assistance, payment plans, and billing systems Coordinates with staff, departments, and agencies to communicate information, provide recommendations, represent the college and facilitate departmental operations Perform administrative tasks including providing general information via phone, email, or in person; addressing concerns and complaints; scheduling caseload appointments; greeting visitors and directing calls Perform other duties as assigned.