Financial Aid Advisor

Morgan Community College

  • Fort Morgan, CO
  • $47,457-54,576 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
  • Apply easily
POSITION NO: 200550EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS:Full-Time (Exempt Administrative Appointment, 260 days), 1.0FTEPOSITION LOCATION:On campus position located in Fort Morgan, COPURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB:This position provides financial aid counseling and education to current and prospective students through programming and outreach on and off campus, including, but not limited to, FAFSA/CASFA application assistance, loan counseling, default prevention, default management activities, presentations, financial literacy programming, and other educational activities; promotes scholarship opportunities, conducts scholarship workshops, manages scholarship budgets, performs account reconciliation, and posts awards for gift and endowed scholarships. The position requires some evening, overnight and weekend hours and travel within the state.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in business administration, accounting, communication, counseling, or related field. A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree may substitute.
  • Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to small and large groups.
  • Effective public speaking, oral and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Proficient in MSOffice, presentation and database management software.
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop working relationships with diverse constituencies.
  • Must be flexible, able to work both independently and on a team in a dynamic environment and able to meet established deadlines.
  • Able to resolve complex problems and student issues while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Occasional long and irregular hours necessitated by special projects, compliance with deadlines, length of institutional day and week, and committee service.
  • Able to travel out of town as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Speak and write fluently in Spanish.
  • One (1) year of experience working in higher education.
  • One (1) year of full-time experience in private, commercial, or student loan industry, and/or a grant/scholarship organization.
Anticipated Start Date: September 2025Salary and Benefits:$47,457 to $57,576 based on education, skills and experience. Candidates with a Master's degree may receive an extra $3,300 base increase. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance, LTD & benefit package including tuition reimbursement in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies. No relocation assistance is provided.Application Procedures:Review of applications is ongoing. For maximum consideration, application packet must be received by August 31, 2025. Position will remain open until filled. All applicants must use the following link to apply: . All required documents shall be uploaded using this link.Complete application packets include:
  • Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications
  • Complete and current resume
  • MCC Employment Application:
  • Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)
  • Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position
Incomplete application packets may not be considered.Selection Procedure:Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.About Morgan Community College (MCC):MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.MCC is located on I-76, 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality transferable courses and career & technical education culminating in a variety of certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional, innovative, and non-traditional delivery methods in an 11,500 square mile regional area of eastern Colorado.The College serves this vast, rural, agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett, Limon, Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.The College is seeking dynamic, creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy, student success, and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle, with excellent conditions for families; proximity to major metropolitan areas; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic, forward-looking workplace.Guiding Principles:MCC utilizes four guiding principles that are intended to guide its work, both internally and externally. The guiding principles include (1) integrity, (2) respect, (3) open and honest communication, and (4) collaboration. These guiding principles are a daily part of MCC's work, and candidates should be prepared to work by and contribute to the organization through these four guiding principles.Our Diverse Community:MCC exists in and serves one of the most diverse communities in Colorado. How the college serves the diverse community is an important reflection of MCC. As an institution, MCC is dedicated to continually improving its respect of and service to the diverse community and is of the utmost importance to promoting educational opportunities for underrepresented students. Applicants, if hired, should be prepared to participate in a workplace that promotes the equitable advancement of educational, social, financial, and other realms of our diverse communities and constituents.Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:Morgan Community College complies with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986. Individuals hired will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. The law applies to all persons hired.Former Employees:Former employees of Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on the employment application.Affirmative Action:For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer, Title IX Coordinator:Director of Human Resources920 Barlow RoadFort Morgan, CO 80701(970) 542-3130Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Gary Dukes Vice President of Student Services920 Barlow RoadFort Morgan, CO 80701(970) 542-3111Qualified protected class Individuals are encouraged to apply.Discrimination and Harassment:Morgan Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Morgan Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.Crime Statistics / Clery Act:Morgan Community College publishes its Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety on the MCC website: www.morgancc.edu. The categories reported are: 1) Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter, 2) Forcible sex offenses including forcible rape, 3) Non-forcible sex offenses, 4) Robbery, 5) Aggravated assault, 6) Burglary, 7) Motor vehicle theft, 8) Arson, 9) Negligent manslaughter, 10) simple assault (pertaining to Hate Offenses), 11) Liquor law violations, 12) Drug law violations, and 13) Illegal weapons possessions. Upon request, an individual may receive a paper copy by addressing the request in writing to: Vice President of Student Services, Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO 80701.Finalist must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. It is Morgan Community College's procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable to the position, driving history, credit check, and FBI Fingerprinting. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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