Academic and Financial Aid Advisor

College of The Albemarle•COA - Dare, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

College of The Albemarle (COA), located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is seeking an Academic and Financial Aid Advisor to provide comprehensive advising to Dare students and basic financial aid support. This multifaceted role involves working with prospective and currently enrolled students on advising and financial aid, and serving as the liaison to the testing center. The position receives direction and supervision from the Director of Advising and Student Success. The role is subject to the availability of budgeted funds, with salary commensurate with degree and experience.

Requirements

A Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major course work in the Social Science field, Adult Education, Post-Secondary Educational Leadership, Business Administration or a related field.
Experience in a post-secondary educational setting.
Ability to interpret and apply pertinent college, federal and state policies, procedures, rules and regulations of student financial assistance programs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to tactfully respond to requests for information regarding Admissions/Financial Aid.
Ability to research and compile student information.
Ability to maintain inventory of various forms and supplies.
Ability to maintain the security of confidential materials.
Ability to update financial aid forms and information for dissemination when appropriate.
Ability to calculate and prepare accurate reports and worksheets.
Ability to type and word process at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to prioritize work for timely completion.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a post-secondary advising office and as a financial aid advisor.

Responsibilities

Serve as academic advisor to assigned advisees.
Provide academic advising to walk-in students; new students; students without assigned advisors or students assigned to advisors at other campus locations.
Serve as CCP liaison to local high schools and as academic advisor to assigned high school CCP students.
Responsible for registration, maintenance of records and monitoring of enrolled CCP students per COA and NCDPI guidance and policies.
Assist students with filing necessary paperwork such as substitution forms, graduation applications and Datatel evaluation updates.
Disseminate transfer information to new and current students as needed.
Answer general admissions inquiries.
Guide students through enrollment process, explaining different programs of study.
Advise students after placement testing.
Participate in all SSEM activities to stay current on procedures and changes.
Communicate with Registrar's Office and other college personnel at COA - Elizabeth CIty to assist students in troubleshooting potential problems.
Plan/conduct new student orientation sessions.
Attend appropriate meetings and serve on committees, as requested.
Assist with advisor training.
Serve as a liaison for transfer partnerships.
Serve as director in the absence of the Director.
Teach ACA classes, if requested.
Assist with planning and staffing of events, i.e. Open House, Financial Aid Awareness Week.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide general information to students regarding financial aid programs, eligibility requirements and application processes while referring specific inquiries to the financial aid office in Elizabeth City.
Assist students making late charges to the bookstore.
Explain financial aid application process and facilitate the submission of verification paperwork.
Provide Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) information to students, help them to understand their options and what effects withdrawing or failing will have on their eligibility and assist them in submitting SAP appeals.
Ensure institutional compliance with all federal and state requirements.