Financial Aid Advisor

Financial Aid Advisor

Job no: 493538
Work type: Full-time Staff
Location: Coeur d'Alene
Hiring range: $42,823 to $51,388
Work Schedule: Mon - Thurs 7:30AM - 5PM, Fri 7:30AM-2:30PM
2 positions available

Excellent benefits, including retirement
15 vacation days per year
12 sick days per year
14 paid holidays
Tuition assistance

Starting pay range: $42,823 to $51,388

Pay Grade: P4 To see full Classified Pay Grade Salary Structures click here

Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to develop, administer, and coordinate functions associated with Federal and/or State financial aid programs, along with scholarships offered through the NIC Foundation and other outside entities. This position coordinates specialized functions within the department while maintaining compliance with federal rules and regulations.

Job Description linked below; (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply or go www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details);

Financial Aid Advisor.doc

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years full-time equivalent experience in financial aid, a related field in student services, student finance, or banking; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to quickly understand policies, follow procedures and work well in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Familiarity with financial documents and a high competency of computer skills including data
  
• entry and report creation/production
  
• Ability to learn new programs, systems and online services.
  
• Possess knowledge of and ability to interpret/apply financial aid regulations or the ability to
  
• learn.
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, Word and Excel.
  
• Must possess a high level of discretion and confidentiality
  
• Must demonstrate a high level of customer service and strong cross-cultural and interpersonal
  
• skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  
• Ability to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals.
  
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary.
  
• Ability to perform job duties with limited supervision.
  
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals.
  
• Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
  
  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree
  
  Application materials include; resume, cover letter
  
  
  Advertised: February 16, 2024 Pacific Standard Time
  Applications close: March 01, 2024 11:55 PM Pacific Standard Time
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1027/cw/en/job/493538/financial-aid-advisor
  
  
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