Position, Department: Financial Aid Assistant Processing, Student Success & Engagement
Type of Position: Full-time Hourly, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week
Pay Range: $17.82-$22.80 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.
Benefits Category: Full-time Benefits
Position Summary: Assist students in the application process for financial aid with the completion of appropriate and required forms, advise students of their rights and responsibilities concerning financial assistance, and provide them with information about the status of their financial aid applications.
Required Qualifications:
- Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.
- Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
- Requires a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.
To be considered for this position we will require an application and resume.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Review and verify Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data elements to prepare the student file for awarding and receiving federal financial aid.
- Use IRS tax information with Title IV rules and regulations to ensure the FAFSA information received is accurate, make any needed corrections, and ensure completed forms are submitted to the Department of Education.
- Utilize reports and lists to determine students with potential conflicts to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
- Communicate with students to assist with resolving incorrect and/or conflicting information discovered during the review and verification process.
- Review and confirm the annual, aggregate, and lifetime limits for Direct Loans and Pell Grants to ensure students are awarded within compliance rules and regulations.
- Award student files within the Title IV rules and regulations to ensure funds do not exceed the maximum cost of attendance.
- Remain current with knowledge of regulatory changes within the Financial Aid sector to ensure compliance with Department of Education regulations and best practices.
*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals and is an affirmative action employer. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.
Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.
