Financial Aid Assistant Processing

Johnson County Community College • Overland Park, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist students in the application process for financial aid with the completion of appropriate and required forms, advise students of their rights and responsibilities concerning financial assistance, and provide them with information about the status of their financial aid applications.

Requirements

• Requires an associate's degree or 3 years of relevant experience.
• Application and resume required.

Nice To Haves

• Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data elements to prepare the student file for awarding and receiving federal financial aid.
• Use IRS tax information with Title IV rules and regulations to ensure the FAFSA information received is accurate, make any needed corrections, and ensure completed forms are submitted to the Department of Education.
• Utilize reports and lists to determine students with potential conflicts to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
• Communicate with students to assist with resolving incorrect and/or conflicting information discovered during the review and verification process.
• Review and confirm the annual, aggregate, and lifetime limits for Direct Loans and Pell Grants to ensure students are awarded within compliance rules and regulations.
• Award student files within the Title IV rules and regulations to ensure funds do not exceed the maximum cost of attendance.
• Remain current with knowledge of regulatory changes within the Financial Aid sector to ensure compliance with Department of Education regulations and best practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree