Student Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs Technician

Employer

Piedmont Community College

Job Location

Piedmont Community College

1715 College Dr. 

Roxboro, NC 27574

Salary Grade

$31,200.00 - $43,296.00

Benefits

NC State Employee Benefits

Job Reports To

Director, Financial Aid

Job Category

Technical & Paraprofessional

Application Period

Opens: 10/01/2024
Closes: 12/31/2024

Target Start Date

01/02/2024

Expected Work Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (M-Th) 8:am-4:00pm (F); Some nights and weekends (Scheduled in advance)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Requires Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Detail oriented
  • Possess organizational and analytical skills
  • Financial Aid and customer service experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Position Description

Under general supervision, will serve as contact for students seeking financial aid assistance. Be responsible for maintaining and promoting scholarship opportunities to students, assisting students with FAFSA completion, assisting students with completion of verification process and processing of daily financial aid correspondence and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

  • Establish and maintain the files and records of the Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs Office
  • Prepare and monitor correspondence for financial aid and veteran students
  • Provide clerical administrative support 
  • Scan documents submitted by students and important informational files within the department
  • Respond to voicemails and emails received in the Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs mailboxes 
  • Assist students with FAFSA application and verification completion
  • Certify NC grants and award Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
  • Prepare monthly payroll for Federal Work Study
  • Verify enrollment status of students based on No Show Report
  • Verify attendance of VA students twice a month
  • Prepare financial aid informational presentations
  • Assist students seeking additional financial aid opportunities
  • Research, promote and share additional financial aid opportunities
  • Assist in the identification of eligible recipients for scholarships other than those awarded by the Piedmont Community College Foundation
  • Coordinate committees for scholarship approval, making awards according to scholarship guidelines, notifying students of scholarships and certifying scholarships 
  • Other duties as assigned

Supplemental Information

Candidates Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications and staffing resources, The Office of Human Resources & Organizational Development will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status to each and every applicant.  

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Organizational Development at 336-322-2120 or send an email to hr@piedmontcc.edu 

Piedmont Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. 

How to Apply

Please apply at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/piedmontcc

Resume, Cover Letter, and Unofficial Transcripts required for full consideration of application. 

Contact Info

Piedmont Community College

Office of Human Resources & Organizational Development

(336) 322-2120

hr@piedmontcc.edu

200 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

(919) 807-7100