Financial Aid Coordinator I - Federal Grant Programs

Financial Aid Coordinator I - Federal Grant Programs

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level : 13

Compensation : $51,152.89 - $70,336.64. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.

Employee category : Full-Time Staff

Department : Student Financial Aid

Reports to : Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid

FLSA status : Exempt

Job Code : SA051FTEFAC

Location : Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY

The coordinator oversees the administration of the College's federal financial aid grant programs. This role ensures efficient delivery of customer service, business processes, and project management for international and immigrant student services in collaboration with colleagues across the College. The position supports KCKCC's mission and strategic priorities in enrollment management, student success, and cultivating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all students.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Serve as a primary point of contact for students, families, KCKCC colleagues, as it pertains to the Federal Pell Grant and Federal SEOG programs. This includes but is not limited to virtual and in person appointments, phone contact, and email contact regarding their application for and receipt of Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG).
• Oversee the awarding, disbursing, reconciliation, and eligibility review of Federal Pell Grant and FSEOG programs. Prepare reports, conduct data analysis, and assist with the annual FISAP submission.
• Manage the transmission of grant awards and payments to the Business Office. Reconcile all awards monthly in accordance with federal regulations.
• Responsible for the coordination and management of the investigation of the federal unusual enrollment history flags as it pertains to federal grant aid eligibility.
• Resolve conflicting data as it pertains to citizenship in the support of the federal financial aid process.
• Provide specialized support to vulnerable student populations, including first generation students, and others at risk, to ensure successful completion of the financial aid process.
• Manage and update college content on external and internal websites as it pertains to the KCKCC Financial aid process and the federal grant programs.
• Represent the Student Financial Aid Office at on and off-campus events and workshops.
• Serve as a backup coordinator for the importing of federal data from the United States Department of Education to the Ellucian Colleague System and provide support for the annual set-up process as it pertains to Ellucian Colleague and Student Forms.
• Serve as a data reviewer for the implementation of Ellucian Virtual Advisor.
• Responsible for office representation on campus committees and for campus collaboration as it pertains to at-risk student populations.
• Keep abreast of national trends by attending workshops, trainings, and conferences, maintaining appropriate memberships and other professional development opportunities.
• As assigned, liaison with national, regional, state, and local organizations promoting best practices in federal student aid administration.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid and the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services (EMSS) aligned with College and EMSS strategic priorities and goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee may need to push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the role.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday - Friday 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm. with one late day per week between 9 : 30 am - 6 : 00 pm. Must be able to work a variable schedule / hour to meet operational and peak enrollment needs. May require additional evening and weekend hours.

To Apply

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer