What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid- Promise Program position at Virginia Highlands Community College?
Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) is located in historic Abingdon, VA and proudly serves the residents of Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol, VA. The College offers comprehensive instruction to more than 3,000 students annually, awarding associate degrees, certificates, career studies certificates, and workforce credentials. VHCC is fortunate to have support from regional partners in order to offer Promise Programs which provide two years of free college education for regional high school graduates, applying towards degrees, credentials, and certificates at VHCC.
Position Responsibilities:
- Identify eligible students for Promise programs;
- Conduct outreach via phone, text, or email;
- Assist in the development and updates of Promise Program Applications;
- Process incoming Promise applications and determine student eligibility;
- Apply appropriate funding in SIS;
- Verify recipient requirements are being met throughout the program;
- Meet with Promise Partners to update qualifications, as needed;
- Produce and present reports on Promise Programs to relevant parties;
- Attend outreach events relevant to Promise Programs;
- Meet with VHCC constituents regarding Promise Programs;
- Meet regularly with the Director of Financial Aid regarding Promise Programs;
This position is grant-funded and includes a one-year probationary period for all new hires and transfers. Please note that it is NOT a remote position.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution;
- Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Willingness to learn and utilize computer systems vital to the role, including the use of Salesforce and SIS (training will be provided);
- Experience working with financial aid programs;
- Experience working in a community college setting.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
