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Financial Aid Assistant Manager

Northern VA Community College
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Financial Aid Assistant Manager

Role Title

Education Support Spec III

Role Code

29144-FP

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

Position Number

28000292

Agency

Northern VA Community College

Division

NV280-Office of Student Services

Work Location

Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range

63,000-$73,000

Emergency / Essential Personnel

EEO Category

E-Paraprofessional

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

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Work Schedule

8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Sensitive Position

Job Description

Job Description :

The Financial Aid Assistant Manager coordinates financial literacy and default prevention programs and assists with managing the Financial Aid Support Center. The Financial Aid Assistant Manager also exclusively manages the NOVA financial aid duties of the ADVANCE Program, and the High Loan Debt process. This position also processes financial aid, provides financial aid counseling, delivers presentations, and assists the Associate Director of Communications & Enrollment Support with other projects such as updating forms and creating content for the financial aid knowledgebase, blog, and the website.

Duties and Tasks :

The Financial Aid Assistant Manager duties are to :

  • Exclusively manage the NOVA financial aid duties of the ADVANCE Program and the CCAMPIS (Child Care) Grant.
  • Assist with managing the Virginia Commonwealth Emergency Assistance Program to include reviewing and processing applications, and preparing reports.
  • Manage the financial literacy and default prevention programs.
  • Oversee the Financial Aid Support Center in the absence of the Support Center Coordinator.
  • Provide financial aid counseling and respond to escalated inquiries.
  • Determine loan eligibility when high student indebtedness exists and send debt letters to borrowers.
  • Create and update knowledgebase articles for the Support Center and the chatbot.
  • Assist with updating forms, creating custom financial aid videos, and other content.
  • Provide accurate guidance and assistance to students, in-person, over the phone, by email, by tickets, etc.
  • Award and adjust aid to eligibility levels required by federal, state, VCCS and institutional rules and regulations.
  • Assist in the implementation of special projects.
  • Assist in the review of processes to determine where technology can further streamline those processes.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Special Assignments

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.

KSA's / Required Qualifications

Required KSAs :

  • In-depth knowledge of federal rules pertaining to financial aid and postsecondary education.
  • Familiarity with computer applications and websites related to financial aid and student information systems.
  • Knowledge of college and office procedures, various office equipment, and excellent oral and written communication and organization skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and other offices for successful resolution to difficult problems.
  • Ability to work independently in identifying and addressing students' financial aid needs as they relate to the entire college process.
  • Knowledge and ability to follow regulations and college procedures and to understand standards established by the college, state and federal financial aid programs.
  • Ability to work independently under pressure and to manage multiple tasks and demands.
  • Must be willing and able, at the request of the Director and Associate Director of Communications & Enrollment Support, to provide own transportation to go where needed on any given workday, sometimes with limited advanced notice.
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Experience working in a financial aid office.
  • Experience in using software commonly used in administering financial aid.
  • Experience with financial aid applications / program.
  • Experience working in a customer service environment.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.)
  • Additional Considerations

    Additional Considerations :

  • Experience using PeopleSoft Student Information System and websites.
  • Operation of a State Vehicle

    Supervises Employees

    Required Travel

    N / A

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number

    CLS_3615P

    Recruitment Type

    General Public - G

    Number of Vacancies

    Position End Date (if temporary)

    Job Open Date

    02 / 24 / 2025

    Job Close Date

    03 / 03 / 2025

    Open Until Filled

    Agency Website

    www.nvcc.edu

    Contact Name

    Email

    Phone Number

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    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

    Additional Information

    Background Check Statement Disclaimer

    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 /

    EEO Statement

    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.

    ADA Statement

    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.

    E-Verify Statement

    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.

    Quicklink for Posting

    https : / / jobs.vccs.edu / postings / 82591

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