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Financial Aid Counselor

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 Job Description
Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Financial Aid Counselor. The Financial Aid Counselor performs a variety of responsibilities related to the administration of federal, state, and institutional aid to students and performs work involving receiving, analyzing, and validating financial aid. This position processes applications and forms, verifies and processes information to determine eligibility, and helps to maintain student information in the PowerFaids system. This position tracks the academic progress of students and actively contacts students regarding concerns about course load, academic progress, grades, and eligibility for educational benefits. This will work closely with scholarships in order to apply anticipated aid to the student's account and ensure students are not over-awarded. The successful candidate will provide quality service to a variety of students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public, be detail-oriented, and be technologically competent. This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the ability to read, interpret, explain, and apply provisions of federal and state rules and regulations, and guidelines related to financial aid programs. The ability to meet schedules and deadlines is essential. Attention to detail, computer data entry skills, and excellent verbal and written skills. Understanding the importance of technology, integrity, innovative thinking, and the ability to work as a team to increase enrollment in a rural setting is critical.  

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and adapt to various conditions.
Understanding of and sensitivity towards students' diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Required Qualifications
Associate degree.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in a financial aid department or educational setting.

Travel
Minimal travel is expected for this position. 

Salary
$15.50 - $17.50 per hour, depending on credentials and experience.

Flexible benefits program includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, holiday pay, sick leave, and vacation leave allowances. Participation in the state retirement program is required.

Hours/Schedule 
Full-time, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and occasional weekend activities required. 

Application
The priority deadline is April 10, 2025. However, this position will remain open until filled. To be considered, submit a letter of application, resume, all unofficial postsecondary transcripts, and references to: 

Colby Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
1255 S. Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701
Materials may be emailed to hr@colbycc.edu. 

Additional Information
Colby Community College provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees.  The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other employment practices, application for admission or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or religion.  For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Office, 1255 South Range Ave., Colby, KS  67701. (785) 460-5406. hr(at)colbycc.edu 

Candidates identifying as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request accommodations should contact Human Resources.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. 
Compensation: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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