Part Time Financial Aid Specialist

Part-Time Student Financial Aid Specialist

The Part-Time Student Financial Aid Specialist supports students by providing financial aid guidance with a focus on customer service, compliance, and advocacy. The role assists in resolving aid-related questions, reviewing documentation for special circumstances, and guiding students through scholarships, grants, and other aid programs with professionalism and care.

Working as part of the financial aid team, the Specialist exercises discretion and sound judgment while adhering to privacy standards and contributing to accurate, consistent processes that support daily operations and regulatory compliance. Through a balance of compassion and accountability, the Specialist helps promote student success and persistence at Lorain County Community College.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• = 1 to 3 years of related work experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate's degree
• A minimum of 4-7 years of related experience. May possess appropriate licensures or certifications with some advanced training.

This is a non-exempt position with a minimum hourly rate of: $16.03

The complete application file should include cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and 3 professional references which can be uploaded to the online application. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County's high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC's high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC's students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2020
• Job Category Support Part-time
• Posting Date 06/24/2026, 04:28 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 1005 N Abbe Road, Elyria, OH, 44035, US