Financial Aid Advisor at InsideHigherEd

Financial Aid AdvisorLocation: Utica, NYJob Type: Full-Time, 12-MonthMohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Financial Aid Advisor in our Office of Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Advisor provides a single point of contact responsible for students in managing student’s financial aid record. This individual reviews applications for financial assistance as well assists in the overall administration of the College Student Financial Aid Program.Key responsibilities for this position include:Responsible for the understanding and interpretation of Federal and State regulations governing student financial aid assistance;Advises a caseload of students (and/or parents) regarding college and related financial planning, aid programs and application procedures;Determines student eligibility for a variety of government and private financial aid programs in accordance with published procedures and regulations;Acts as liaison between student applicants for financial aid benefits and appropriate governmental agencies;Maintains understanding of academic policies and how they may impact eligibility for aid;Assists students and families in the completion of financial aid applications, the entrance counseling, and master promissory notes and acceptance of aid on institutional system;Maintains current knowledge and operation of financial aid software programs;Develops and delivers programming on financial aid applications completion, aid eligibility and loan repayments for college, high school and community-based audiences;Responsible for the assistance in the administration of all student funding, awards, and financial assistance;Monitors for potential over award created by receiving notification of student internal and external scholarship awards;Assists the Director of Financial Aid in maintaining financial aid records of students;Perform other related duties as related to this job description as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid.Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pmHours per week: 35Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Associate degree (or a minimum of 60 completed college credits)Two (2) years of related work experiencePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreeKnowledge of Microsoft OfficeBanner or student information system experienceAttention to detailAdditional Information:Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discoverSpecial Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.Salary: $46,671For full consideration, apply by: 1/5/2026Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action,Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment inwhich students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities anddifferences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparingstudents to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up ofpeople with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran statusor on the basis of disability.