Financial Aid Advisor & Veteran Specialist

Requisition Number S0036614 Position Title Financial Aid Advisor & Veteran Specialist Position Number PD0014514 Department Financial Aid Campus Main Campus [10] Type Full Time Staff FLSA Non-Exempt Full-time/ Part-time Full-time Term 12-month Pay Grade 6 Pay Grade Minimum $18.25/hr.

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Proposed Start Date 05/29/2025 Is Grant Funded?

No Position Summary Information Job Description Summary This job will be responsible for an assigned letters of the alphabet for processing federal student aid.

This will include but not limited to verification, file completion, awarding, award notifications, on-site advisor with students/parents and via the phone.

Assist as needed in awarding veteran benefits.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education Bachelor's degree required Preferred Education Required Experience 1-year minimum financial aid experience preferred Preferred Experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Counsel and advise students/families regarding their financial aid options including veteran benefits and status as needed * Serve as back up advisor for veteran benefit processing and advising * Assist students/families with application process as needed * Process Electronic Applications, Corrections, & perform Verification as required * Review of all necessary data elements that are required for awarding including but not limited to major, satisfactory academic progress, educational intent, transcript evaluation, NSLDS monitoring, high school graduation verification, previous college verification, etc.

and resolution of any missing information issues that arise due to the review * Clearance of Identity and Unusual Enrollment History issues for selected applications in assigned alphabet * Resolve all conflicting data discovered from file review including, but not limited to information concerning Selective Service, INS, SSA, Homeland Security * Perform timely and accurate processing of corrections to the FPP * Timely process all Special and Unusual Circumstances request * Process student notifications in a timely manner * Award additional categories of aid apart from Title IV, including but not limited to scholarships, waivers and exemptions; including summer aid * Have working knowledge of student loan annual and aggregate limits to maintain loan revision requests for assigned alphabet * Assist the front counter as needed, including the phone queue * Responsible for accurate calculations of student budgets, unmet need and automated packaging via batch formats; including assigning and maintaining attendance patterns for specialty program students in assigned alphabet * Provide support to students at the WCWC location as required * Participate in outreach as requested by supervisors, i.e.

CORE presentations, High school outreach, College FAFSA nights, etc.

* Serves as a mandatory reporter on all aspects of sexual misconduct and harassment as defined by college policy * Strives to deliver excellence in service to all members of the college community in effort to support a culture of caring Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College; ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; and, ability to effectively present information to various groups if necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Activity Walk Frequency Occasional Task Walking to various locations on campus Activity Sit Frequency Constant Task Sitting at a desk to perform job duties Activity Lift 21-50 lbs Frequency Occasional Task Lifting/moving supplies Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed in office settings and off campus settings.

Ability to tolerate varying stress levels.

Weatherford College does not allow the use of tobacco products in any of its buildings.

Condition Use of video display terminal Example of condition Using a computer to perform job duties Condition Noise exposure Example of condition The noise level is usually moderate.

Posting Detail Information Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.