Financial Aid Counselor/ Senior Financial Aid Counselor

Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA Full-time Education

Posted on April 22, 2024

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Financial Aid Counselor/ Senior Financial Aid Counselor

Category: Professional
Department: Financial Aid
Locations: Worcester, MA
Posted: Apr 21, 2024
Closes: 5/12/2024
Type: Full Time
Position ID: 174815

About Quinsigamond Community College:

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), the largest community college in Central Massachusetts serving over 13,000 students in degree and certificate programs, adult education and workforce development. QCC offers over 70 associate degree and certificate career options in Business, Health Care, Technology, Liberal Arts, and Human Services. Additionally, over 137 credit and 300 noncredit courses are offered online, as well as a wide variety of classroom non-credit courses, workshops, and seminars. Classes are provided on the main campus, in downtown Worcester (Healthcare, Workforce Development, Continuing Education), at the Worcester Senior Center (Hospitality & Recreation Management), at Burncoat High School (Automotive Technology), and in the city of Southbridge.

QCC is committed to 100% student success as evidenced by its ambitious strategic plan. This commitment is furthered by a college-wide Equity Appraisal-currently underway-designed to assist the College to better serve students who have historically been underserved and underrepresented in higher education.

QCC is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or services, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the college academic community.

Job Description:

General Statement:

The Financial Aid Counselor/Senior Financial Aid Counselor will assist in the administration of Federal, State, and Institutional Financial Aid Programs. Primary responsibilities include counseling students and their families, reviewing Financial Aid Applications and packaging awards, and managing federal and/or state program(s). Position offers the ability to work in a hybrid remote/in-person environment, under the Massachusetts Community College System Telework Policy.

Supervision Received:

The Financial Aid Counselor/Senior Financial Aid Counselor reports to the Associate Director of Financial Aid.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Financial Aid Counselor/Senior Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for:
Counseling and advising students and their families on all aspects of the Financial Aid process. Providing effective communication of information to students and their families via phone, in person, and by email.

Determining eligibility for federal, state, and/or institutional funding, including file review, awarding, and award adjustments
Performing professional judgments, reviewing Satisfactory Academic Progress, reviewing subsequent ISIRs, and other related responsibilities
Administering one or more state Financial Aid programs, such as MASSGrant, the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, Early Childhood Education Scholarship, and others. Program(s) may be assigned based on the experience of the candidate and the needs of the department.
Making Financial Aid presentations on and off campus.
Covering Financial Aid needs at other college locations and providing coverage for evening and weekend office hours, as needed.
Completing and/or coordinating projects.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

One year experience in higher education or a related field, with at least one year of professional level experience.
Bachelor's Degree for Financial Aid Counselor / Master's Degree or equivalent with two (2) years' experience for Senior Financial Aid Counselor; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Willing to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year at the professional level in a Financial Aid Office
Demonstrated knowledge of Title IV Regulations.
Bilingual
Experience working in a Community College.
Experience with an integrated Student Information System (SIS).
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to do public speaking.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills working in a very diverse environment.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
Master's Degree

Additional Information:

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Application Instructions:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with MCCC salary schedule and dependent upon such factors as education and experience. Minimum starting salary for Financial Aid Counselor, MCCC Grade 3, is $51,653-$53,614 per year and for Senior Financial Aid Counselor, MCCC Grade 4, is $58,156-$61,118 per year. Classification will be determined by education and experience. Actual salary will be determined in accordance with MCCC/MTA salary schedule.

Visit our Web Site at www.qcc.edu/human-resources for information about our positions.

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

Resume
Cover Letter
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Quinsigamond Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you don't have access to a computer, please visit Human Resources Office Monday- Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.

Quinsigamond Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office 508-854-2883 or humanresources@qcc.mass.edu.

To apply, visit https://qcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=174815

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