Financial Aid Advisor

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Financial Aid Advisor. The incumbent will provide student financial aid advising and customer service for all office constituents - students, parents, colleagues, leadership, external partners/organizations, etc. This position is responsible for regularly maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of financial aid related web pages on the Virginia Western website. This position also completes Satisfactory Academic Progress ( SAP) reviews and manages related student communications. This position also serves as a procurement officer for the Student Affairs division.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite strong interpersonal/human relations skills, and the capacity to work with virtually all types of people; strong written and oral communication skills; proficiency in basic office procedures (filing, word processing, etc.).

Familiarity with college financial aid principles and practices, preferred; working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines, preferred. Knowledge of student information systems, preferred. National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators credentials preferred.

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Selected applicant will be subject to criminal history, driving, and credit background checks. Documents verifying your identity and authorization to work in the United States must be presented upon employment. Only complete, on-line applications will be accepted. Applicants MUST complete all applicable sections of the application in order for online application materials to receive full consideration during the recruitment process.

Submission of online application must also include a resume and cover letter. Transcripts and/or an "other" document, such as a letter of reference or additional transcripts, are optional and may be included as part of the online application process. Incomplete on-line applications will not be accepted. Materials submitted via regular e mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in person in lieu of the online application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm ( EST) on the closing date.

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

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.

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.