Virginia's Community College System
Financial Aid Assistant (part-time)
🇺🇸 Pulaski, VA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $15 per Hour
💻 Financial Aid
🗓️ September 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
New River Community College is hiring a Financial Aid Assistant (part-time). The role involves performing office support functions for the Financial Aid and Advising Office, assisting students and families with FAFSA completion and verification, and interacting with students, staff, and the public through various communication channels.
Highlights
- Perform office support for Financial Aid and Advising Office using initiative and good judgment.
- Assist students and families with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and verification.
- Communicate with students, potential students, college personnel, and the public via phone, email, virtual meetings, and in person.
- Use Microsoft Office applications proficiently.
- $15 per hour pay rate.
- Significant office work experience required, with knowledge of effective office practices.
- Good organizational, oral and written communication, and computer skills needed.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and work well in a team environment.
- Preferred experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS) or comparable system.
- Part-time position supporting New River Community College’s Financial Aid Manager and office functions.
Financial Aid Assistant (part-time) Full Description
Financial Aid Assistant (part-time)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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
Working Title | Financial Aid Assistant (part-time)
Role Title | Admin and Office Specialist II
Role Code | 19012
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band |
Position Number | 275W0008
Agency | New River Community College
Division | New River Community College (Div)
Work Location | Pulaski - 155
Hiring Range | $15 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | F-Admin Supp
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is in Virginia’s New River Valley, which is also home to two public universities, and which has earned widespread recognition for the quality of life offered to residents. The Dublin campus and Christiansburg site provide modern, well-equipped facilities for the college’s career and technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.
The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.
Duties: Perform office support functions for the Financial Aid and Advising Office using initiative and good judgment while handling matters in a professional, efficient, and timely manner. Assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and verification process. Interact with students, potential students, NRCC personnel and the public via telephone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person communication. Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Financial Aid Manager.
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 | Significant work experience in an office setting with demonstrated knowledge of effective office practices. Good organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and computer skills. Ability to interact with other personnel in a professional manner and provide excellent customer service to students, faculty/staff, and the public. Ability to meet deadlines while working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. Proficiency with Microsoft office applications.
Additional Considerations | Additional factors that may be considered include: Work experience in an educational environment. Knowledge and/or experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS) or other comparable system.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | No
Role Title | Admin and Office Specialist II
Role Code | 19012
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band |
Position Number | 275W0008
Agency | New River Community College
Division | New River Community College (Div)
Work Location | Pulaski - 155
Hiring Range | $15 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | F-Admin Supp
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is in Virginia’s New River Valley, which is also home to two public universities, and which has earned widespread recognition for the quality of life offered to residents. The Dublin campus and Christiansburg site provide modern, well-equipped facilities for the college’s career and technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.
The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.
Duties: Perform office support functions for the Financial Aid and Advising Office using initiative and good judgment while handling matters in a professional, efficient, and timely manner. Assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and verification process. Interact with students, potential students, NRCC personnel and the public via telephone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person communication. Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Financial Aid Manager.
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 | Significant work experience in an office setting with demonstrated knowledge of effective office practices. Good organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and computer skills. Ability to interact with other personnel in a professional manner and provide excellent customer service to students, faculty/staff, and the public. Ability to meet deadlines while working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. Proficiency with Microsoft office applications.
Additional Considerations | Additional factors that may be considered include: Work experience in an educational environment. Knowledge and/or experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS) or other comparable system.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_2734P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/03/2025
Job Close Date | 09/21/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | https://www.nr.edu/jobs/
Contact Name | Stacie Whitlock
Email | swhitlock@nr.edu
Phone Number | 5406743635
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
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/88449
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/03/2025
Job Close Date | 09/21/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | https://www.nr.edu/jobs/
Contact Name | Stacie Whitlock
Email | swhitlock@nr.edu
Phone Number | 5406743635
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
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/88449
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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