Financial Aid and Scholarship Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Financial Aid and Scholarship Specialist Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 29400072 Agency Southwest Virginia Community College Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Tazewell - 185 Hiring Range $45,739 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

M-F 7:45a to 4:30p

Some evening and weekends may be required.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Southwest Virginia Community College, as a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicates its services to area citizens. Believing that each person should be given an opportunity for continuing personal and intellectual development, the College assumes responsibility as a catalyst in the life of the individual and the community. Southwest provides citizens the means for improving skills, expanding knowledge, as well as cultural aesthetic and global awareness, and encouraging economic development and responsible citizenship.

Come join the Financial Aid team at Southwest Virginia Community College! This position works under the supervision of the Financial Aid Coordinator to provide administration of scholarship funding at Southwest, including those provided by the SWCC Educational Foundation. This position will also serve as a source of student support to help eliminate financial barriers for students by researching all available funding sources.

Responsibilities include:

• Reconciliation of Foundation and Passthrough Scholarship Awards with Student Information System
• Ensuring that scholarships are administered to eligible students with a specific focus on equity
• Assisting with enrollment management by researching available funding sources and matching eligible students in need prior to being dropped for non-payment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

This position requires a 12-month probationary period for both new hires and transfers.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office, and financial aid/cashiering modules of PeopleSoft
• Working knowledge of financial aid processes
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written rules and regulations
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in alignment with the applicable financial regulations, as well as with college and department missions
• Excellent customer service skills and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work efficiently with diverse groups of individuals
• Ability to work as a team or independently.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a higher education setting

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel is required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_4680P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/24/2026 Job Close Date 09/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.sw.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email hr@sw.edu Phone Number 276.964.7339 Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please

visit www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.

Additional Information

For more information, please see the Opportunity Profile.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100215

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• License
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)