Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Financial Aid Advisor III
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Elizabethtown, KY
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Full-Time
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$42K
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Financial Aid
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June 26th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor III. The role involves managing scholarship programs, including application preparation, coordinating selection committees, determining student award eligibility, and managing accounts. The advisor supports scholarship marketing and performs comprehensive financial aid processes to assist students.
Highlights
- Manage and administer scholarship programs and financial aid for Workforce Pell-eligible programs.
- Prepare application materials and coordinate selection committees for scholarships.
- Determine student eligibility, monitor enrollment, attendance, academic progress, and compliance with program requirements.
- Process student loans, track disbursements, and ensure compliance with SOR and institutional regulations.
- Provide high-volume customer service via phone, online, and in-person regarding financial aid and scholarship inquiries.
- Perform data entry, aid calculation, fund reconciliation, and maintain packaging and award notifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related experience or equivalent required.
- Proficient in MS Office and knowledgeable in federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies and regulations.
- Salary starts at $41,880 with a 12-month contract and standard hours of 37.5 per week.
- Works within the Financial Aid department at Elizabethtown Community & Technical College.
Financial Aid Advisor III Full Description
Title: Financial Aid Advisor III
Salary Range: $41,880.00
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC
Department: Financial Aid
Total Rewards
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
ECTC is seeking a highly motivated hands-on individual to provide outreach and overall management of all functions related to scholarship programs, including the preparation of application materials, coordination of selection committees, determination of student eligibility for awards, and account management for all scholarship programs. This position will report to the Director of Financial Aid and assist with scholarship marketing and outreach efforts to new and current students.
Job Duties:
• Process and administer financial aid for Workforce Pell-eligible programs.
• Review student eligibility and maintain required documentation. Monitor enrollment, attendance, academic progress, and program completion requirements.
• Coordinate with the workforce and academic division to ensure accurate student information and reporting.
• Process student loans, track disbursement, monitor compliance requirements associated with SOR regulations, including institutional processes designed to support responsible borrowing and reduce student loan default risk.
• Gathers information from students to understand and evaluate individual circumstances; interprets relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines to determine the best course of action.
• Provide comprehensive customer service in a high volume and challenging, fast-paced environment (online, phone, and in-person), for the successful operation of the Financial Aid Office.
• Answers calls, responds to requests, and provides students appropriate information on financial aid, scholarships, WRKS, SAP, and other financial aid-related topics/processes.
• Performs data entry, query review, aid calculation, assists with fund reconciliation, and monitors student packaging and award notification.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:Position Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree (related field) and two years of related experience or equivalent.
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational management and student development skills.
• Quality service and teamwork skills.
• Ability to solve problems, demonstrate initiative, and work autonomously.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to use, assess, and manage technology and information systems in the enrollment area.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and relevant applications.
The position is open until filled; review begins July 9, 2026
To apply, please visit: https://careers.kctcs.edu/Elizabethtown
KCTCS/ECTC is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.
Band 9 (Minimum $41,880.00)
Position: 10016931
Additional Skills Requested:
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
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