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Financial Aid Advisor & ISAC Grant Specialist

Lincoln Land Community College

Job Description

Quick Link

https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/7518

Position Title

Financial Aid Advisor & ISAC Grant Specialist

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Months Worked Per Year

12

Hours Worked Per Week

40

Work Schedule


Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, with some evening hours when needed

Remote Work Availability

No

Job Description Summary

Join LLCC’s Financial Aid team and enjoy Fridays off during the summer!  We are searching for a Financial Aid Adviser & & ISAC Grant Specialist, who will provide professional assistance in the operation of the Financial Aid Office; focusing on direct counseling to students and families and student-centered processing of financial aid.

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center.  LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website.  Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

Starting salary is likely to be between $48,854 and $56,289 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.

Lincoln Land Community College does not discriminate against any student, employee, prospective employee or any other person on the basis of their actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in its programs and activities.  More information may be found at http://www.llcc.edu/equal-opportunity.  Inquiries may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer at EOCO@llcc.edu.    Lincoln Land Community College is a drug-free workplace.  

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree OR extensive, relevant work experience OR an appropriate combination of education and experience
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a diverse environment
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-pace, high volume environment
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment
  • Ability to coordinate projects under deadlines
  • Ability to interpret regulations and advise and counsel students
  • Cannot be in default on any Federal Title IV loans.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug-screen.

Position Salary

Starting salary is likely to be between $48,854 and $56,289 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Open Date

03/22/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before April 11, 2024, to be considered during the initial review window.  In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin April 24 with an anticipated start date on or around May 20.

If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume.   Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded.  Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
 
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us.  Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.  
 
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL  62794 


Description of Job Duty

Advise students, parents, and staff regarding all aspects of student financial aid; ensuring students and their families are receiving high quality, student-focused support and service.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Maintain thorough and current knowledge and understanding of Federal and State student aid programs by participating in training, conferences, associations, and professional development.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Collaborate with inter-campus offices to improve the student experience by providing appropriate and timely communication and customer service within the department, to all applicable stakeholders and to student and their families.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Represent the college at financial aid informational events.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assist the Director of Financial Aid in managing and maintaining financial aid records and reports in accordance with institutional, state and federal financial aid policies and regulations.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Manage and maintain financial aid communication to current and prospective students.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Coordinate and manage the maximum time frame and suspension appeals.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Responsible for all aspects of MAP and other ISAC grants and SEOG award and disbursement.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Serve as back up for running import/export processes daily.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assists in processing of verification and non-verification files during peak and/or emergency periods.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.

Essential Duty?

No

Description of Job Duty

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duty?

No

Require Applicants to submit references for this position?

Yes

Minimum number of references

3

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