What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pell Grant Liason position at Central Virginia Community College?
The Financial Aid Liaison specializing in Pell Grant support is responsible for assisting
Pell-eligible students throughout the financial aid process, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance to access and maintain their financial aid. This position focuses on providing personalized support, improving student retention, and enhancing financial literacy among Pell Grant recipients.
Responsibilities:
1. Financial Aid Counseling:
- Provide one-on-one counseling to Pell Grant-eligible students regarding the financial aid
- Assist students in understanding Pell Grant eligibility requirements and how to maintain their
- Work closely with admissions, records, bursar, and academic departments to facilitate a seamless student experience.
2. Student Support and Retention:
- Monitor academic progress of Pell Grant recipients to ensure compliance with Satisfactory
- Develop and implement interventions for students at risk of losing financial aid eligibility due
- Integrate into college early alert programs as a financial contact for flagged Pell students
- Collaborate with academic advisors as well as student services and academic areas to support
- Participate or plan campus events such as orientation, open houses, and financial aid fairs.
3. Financial Literacy Education:
- Conduct workshops and seminars on financial literacy topics such as budgeting, debt management,and responsible borrowing (if applicable at the institution).
- Create and distribute educational materials to help students make informed financial decisions.
4. Outreach and Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Pell Grant-related inquiries from students, parents,
- Engage community partners/organizations and generally widen the reach of financial aid
- Community outreach and connection with community partners, may include evenings and weekends
- Proactively reach out to eligible students who have not applied for financial aid or are facing
5. Compliance and Reporting:
- Comply with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies.
- Maintain accurate records of student interactions, educational and outreach programs offered, aswell as other assistance provided.
- Assist in preparing reports related to Pell Grant disbursement, usage, and student outcomes.
- Track College Pell Boost program budget and ensure appropriate recording of expenses
- Set measurable objectives based on local college needs and track progress throughout the year
- Follow guidance and requirements as disseminated by the VCCS Program Coordinator
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.
- Knowledge of student barriers and current evidence-based solutions
- Experience working with diverse individuals and groups
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively follow up and follow
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from underserved populations
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and work effectively
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; work in a demanding, fast-paced
- Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365, Google Suite, and related applications
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Desire to learn and grow as a professional
- Ability to track program outcomes, set measurable objectives, and work toward those
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. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
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.
Salary : $46,000 - $58,000
