Southwest Virginia Community College is hiring a PT Financial Aid Specialist. The role provides frontline support to students and families navigating the financial aid process, giving accurate information on federal, state, and institutional aid programs while keeping the college in compliance with applicable regulations. The specialist also helps with application processing, document collection, and general advising to support student access, retention, and completion, working alongside the rest of the Financial Aid Office.
Highlights
Guide students and families through the financial aid process with accurate information on federal, state, and institutional aid programs.
Assist with application processing and document collection while ensuring compliance with applicable financial aid regulations.
Advise students on general financial aid questions in support of access, retention, and completion, and collaborate with the Financial Aid Office as needed.
Run, compile, analyze, and prepare documents and reports accurately, interpreting information for reporting purposes.
Work cooperatively, with strong attention to detail, in a high-volume environment, communicating effectively with the public and maintaining confidentiality.
Preferred knowledge of the financial aid modules of the PeopleSoft student information system and VCCS (Virginia's Community College System) financial aid policies, with the ability to make front-line decisions in those areas.
Pay of $21.25 per hour.
Part-time schedule of up to 29 hours per week that may include days, evenings, and weekends, on-site in Tazewell, Virginia with no telework option.
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
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | PT Financial Aid Specialist Role Title | Education Support Spec III Role Code | 29144-SW FLSA | Nonexempt Pay Band | 04 Position Number | 294W0208 Agency | Southwest Virginia Community College Division | Southwest Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location | Tazewell - 185 Hiring Range | $21.25 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel | No EEO Category | 5-Paraprofessionals 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 | Up to 29 hours per week. Hours may include day, evenings, and weekends. Sensitive Position | No Job Description |
Why Join SWCC? Be part of an institution that transforms lives through education and workforce training. At SWCC, you’ll contribute to student success, support our communities, and work alongside dedicated colleagues in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Part-Time Financial Aid Specialist. The Part-Time Financial Aid Specialist provides frontline support to students and families navigating the financial aid process. This role is responsible for delivering accurate information regarding federal, state, and institutional aid programs while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The specialist assists with application processing, document collection, and general advising supporting student access, retention, and completion. This position provides support and collaboration as needed within the Financial Aid Office. 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 | Must be a self-directed person who works cooperatively, adapts easily and quickly, accepts responsibility, ensures a high level of accuracy with attention to detail, and thrives in a high-volume environment. Ability to run, compile, analyze, and prepare documents and reports accurately. Ability to interact effectively with the public and perform quality work under pressure. Ability to analyze and interpret information for reporting purposes. Ability to effectively communicate with the public. Ability to maintain a high level of ethics and confidentiality in performance of all job duties Additional Considerations | Knowledge of the PeopleSoft SIS modules of Financial Aid. Knowledge of VCCS financial aid policies and procedures. Ability to utilize front-line decision-making skills in the areas of VCCS financial aid policies and procedures and the PeopleSoft SIS modules of Financial Aid Advising. Operation of a State Vehicle | No Supervises Employees | No Required Travel | Some travel may be required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_3549P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 11/10/2026 Job Close Date | 11/29/2026 Open Until Filled | No Agency Website | www.sw.edu Contact Name | Human Resources Email | [email protected] Phone Number | 276-964-7333 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/102958
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