Financial Aid Advisor II

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Madisonville, KY

1d • $37,944 • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Aid Advisor II manages and administers financial aid programs for students and ensures compliance with institutional and funding agency requirements. The position provides guidance about financial aid opportunities and application processes, awards funds, processes loans, and supports financial aid education and service-request coordination. This is an on-site position at Madisonville Community College’s North Campus, with a 12-month contract term and standard hours of 37.5 per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Two to four years of relevant experience.
• Complete the online application and submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and copies of all college transcripts. Official transcripts are required within 30 days of hire.
• Pass state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment, as required by Kentucky state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
• Package and award funds to student accounts.
• Process federal student loans, alternative loans, Parent PLUS loans, and loan limits.
• Facilitate workshops and training seminars for students, parents, faculty, staff, and community partners on financial aid and FAFSA completion.
• Assist in facilitating New Student Orientation.
• Coordinate Team Dynamix service requests.
• Monitor Lifetime Eligibility use for Pell and loan limits, and Transfer Monitoring Alerts (NSLDS).
• Modify financial aid for no-shows and online withdrawals and inform students of financial implications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for the employee and family.
• Tuition reimbursement or waiver for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match for a 5% employee contribution.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Work-life balance.
• 9.5 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of institutional closing pay during the last two weeks of December for qualifying positions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level