Financial Aid Advisor

East Central College has an opening for a full-time Financial Aid Advisor. This position is responsible for communicating awards, maintaining program information, and providing financial aid advisement to students. Knowledgeable about all financial aid programs and procedures with emphasis on A+ and Access Missouri. This position will start early to mid-January 2027. EDUCATION and LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: (A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) Completion of bachelor's degree; two years related experience ESSENTIAL TASKS: Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor: Manage all A+ budgets and report funding to the Missouri Department of Higher Education for eligible A+ students. Advise A+ applicants and recipients concerning student aid procedures, costs associated with attending a post- secondary educational institution, personal budget development, and the economic responsibilities related to student and awards. Identify and evaluate students’ needs; collaborate with students to set educational objectives, evaluate ongoing academic progress, and prepare students to meet graduation and transfer requirements. Answer questions, inquiries, or requests of students, parents, lenders, guarantee agencies, staff in person, in writing or by telephone regarding financial aid eligibility and awards. Promote student retention by demonstrating an understanding of students’ areas of interest, college and community resources, scholarship opportunities, and difficult financial and personal issues surrounding students’ lives. Create and maintain a complete list of eligible A+ students, reviewing cumulative grade point averages each semester for both eligible and ineligible A+ students. Monitor the student financial assistance academic progress policy to determine continued student eligibility. Adjust spreadsheets and student accounts daily to match eligibility. Send letters to students informing of eligibility and missing information. Manage and maintain billing for other A+ designated colleges for eligible courses taken at ECC. Provide guidance to financial aid applicants and loan recipients concerning financial planning, resources, and their economic responsibilities related to awards. Monitor the number of credits attempted per student for the A+ program. Performs awarding and certification of Access Missouri scholarships. Perform assigned responsibilities, and other related duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision. Benefits: ECC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium cost to the employee for employee only coverage. Retirement benefits, generous paid leave, tuition waiver and tuition reimbursement benefits. Salary range: $47,365.03 - $65,396.76. While the full salary range is provided for growth potential, most new hires are initially placed within the lower portion of the range based on experience and institutional compensation guidelines. Position is level 202. East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about East Central College visit, East Central College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Inquiries related to employment practices may be directed to Human Resources Director at636-584-6710. East Central College is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr