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Financial Aid Assistant (part-time)
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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.
$69,348 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Details Posting Summary Working Title Financial Aid Assistant (part-time) Role Title Admin and Office Specialist II Role Code 19012 FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band Position Number 275W0008 Agency New River Community College Division New River Community College (Div) Work Location Pulaski
- 155 Hiring Range $15 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category N-No EEO-4 Reporting Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options?
- Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Duties:
Perform office support functions for the Financial Aid and Advising Office using initiative and good judgment while handling matters in a professional, efficient, and timely manner. Assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) completion and verification process. Interact with students, potential students, NRCC personnel and the public via telephone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person communication. Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Financial Aid Manager. Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications Significant work experience in an office setting with demonstrated knowledge of effective office practices. Good organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and computer skills. Ability to interact with other personnel in a professional manner and provide excellent customer service to students, faculty/staff, and the public. Ability to meet deadlines while working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. Proficiency with Microsoft office applications. Additional Considerations Additional factors that may be considered include: Work experience in an educational environment. Knowledge and/or experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System ( SIS ) or other comparable system. Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel No Posting Detail Information Posting Number WGE_3372P Recruitment Type General Public- G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/19/2026 Job Close Date 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website https://www.
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