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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor III to manage scholarship programs and administer financial aid for Workforce Pell-eligible students. The role reviews student eligibility, processes loans, and monitors compliance with SOR regulations to reduce default risk. It also coordinates scholarship marketing, selection committees, and award notifications, reporting to the Director of Financial Aid.

Highlights

Oversees scholarship programs, including application materials, selection committees, and eligibility determination
Administers financial aid for Workforce Pell-eligible programs
Reviews student eligibility and maintains required documentation
Tracks enrollment, attendance, academic progress, and program completion requirements
Coordinates with workforce and academic divisions on student information and reporting
Handles student loan processing and disbursement tracking
Monitors compliance with SOR regulations to support responsible borrowing and reduce default risk
Evaluates individual student circumstances and interprets financial aid policies and procedures
Provides customer service in a high-volume office across phone, online, and in-person channels
Answers questions on financial aid, scholarships, WRKS, and SAP
Performs data entry, query review, aid calculation, and fund reconciliation
Finalizes student packaging and award notification
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience
Pays a minimum of $41,880 per year
Includes a benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match

Financial Aid Advisor III Full Description

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:

Responsibilities will include:

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 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:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (related field) and two years of related experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

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Financial Aid Advisor III Full Description

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