Financial Aid Advisor - Veteran Services
Blinn College
Posting Details
This is a 12 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverages can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/NEBG-HE.pdf Leave time includes 96 hours vacation, 40 hours discretionary and 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick each month. Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year) Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12121 Position Details Principal Accountabilities Principal Accountabilities Counsel veteran students on options and availability of funds for all active chapters of the G.I. Bill and State benefits. Provides information and guidance in the areas of Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) educational benefits and eligibility, educational objectives, and degree/vocational opportunities; assists students in applying for a wide variety of DVA programs; certifying enrollment. School Certifying Official.
Principal Accountabilities Interprets and applies federal and state regulations to all aspects of student aid programs, and specializes in veterans student aid. Process Hazlewood benefits. Report data to Texas Veterans Commission according to reporting regulations Principal Accountabilities Prepares and reviews appropriate documentation necessary for certification of students’ veterans’ educational entitlements to DVA educational benefits. Monitors veteran students’ academic progress, course enrollment, and other reporting requirements to DVA.
Principal Accountabilities Uses discretion and independent judgment to advise and counsel students, parents, and/or prospective students in solving their educational financial problems through scholarships, loans, grants, employment, and financial counseling. Responds to questions and counseling needs in-person and by written, phone, and email means from currently enrolled students, prospective students and parents. Assists outreach staff with prospective students and in their transition to current Blinn students.
Principal Accountabilities Makes presentations to parent and student groups on and off campus regarding veteran educational benefits and Financial Aid. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and direct experience. Minimum Qualifications A VA certifying official or the ability to obtain certification. Minimum Competencies Minimum Competencies 1. Ability to communicate clearly and thoroughly with people of various backgrounds and experiences in a way that they feel comfortable.
2. Ability to travel to all Blinn College locations and to any necessary outside trainings.
3. Computer literate.
4. Strong analytical and organization skills combined with careful attention to detail.
5. Self-motivated and goal-oriented, team player.
6. Strong commitment to quality customer service for our veterans.
7. Ability to handle numerous complex and routine tasks simultaneously.
8. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of college records and student information. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications 1. Experience processing federal VA education benefits and the Hazlewood Exemption Act
2. Financial aid experience at an institution of higher education.
3. Experience with Banner or Ellucian products. Preferred Competencies Preferred Competencies 1. Microsoft Office experience.
2. Customer service experience. Working Conditions Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)? Yes If 'Yes', please explain Physical and Mental Requirements Physical and Mental Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 lbs., Simple grasping, Walking, Standing, Sitting, Operating office equipment, Seeing, Identifying colors, Hearing (with aid), Writing, Counting, Reading, Telling time Custom Text One Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements: Inside, Working closely with other, Working alone, Travel by car (enter percentage of time in below field) Custom Text Two Supplemental Questions
VEVRRA Federal Contractor – Priority referral protected veterans requested.
Position Information Requisition Number 2024069P Position Title Financial Aid Advisor - Veteran Services Salary Range $37,440 + experience DBM Rating B23 Job Type Full Time Job Category Professional/Staff Anticipated Start Date 01/06/2025 Campus Bryan Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Non-Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm, occassional nights and weekends Position Summary Information Objective Serves as an assigned advisor within the Financial Aid office, Veteran’s educational benefits office. To assist in the administration of need-based financial aid programs at Blinn College. To provide direct service to students, their families, interested third parties and college employees in regard to financial aid applications, eligibility and awards. Required Quals Summary Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education and direct experience. Special Notes To Applicants Only fully completed applications will be accepted. Do not leave the employment section of the application blank or put see resume.This is a 12 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverages can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/NEBG-HE.pdf Leave time includes 96 hours vacation, 40 hours discretionary and 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick each month. Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year) Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12121 Position Details Principal Accountabilities Principal Accountabilities Counsel veteran students on options and availability of funds for all active chapters of the G.I. Bill and State benefits. Provides information and guidance in the areas of Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) educational benefits and eligibility, educational objectives, and degree/vocational opportunities; assists students in applying for a wide variety of DVA programs; certifying enrollment. School Certifying Official.
Principal Accountabilities Interprets and applies federal and state regulations to all aspects of student aid programs, and specializes in veterans student aid. Process Hazlewood benefits. Report data to Texas Veterans Commission according to reporting regulations Principal Accountabilities Prepares and reviews appropriate documentation necessary for certification of students’ veterans’ educational entitlements to DVA educational benefits. Monitors veteran students’ academic progress, course enrollment, and other reporting requirements to DVA.
Principal Accountabilities Uses discretion and independent judgment to advise and counsel students, parents, and/or prospective students in solving their educational financial problems through scholarships, loans, grants, employment, and financial counseling. Responds to questions and counseling needs in-person and by written, phone, and email means from currently enrolled students, prospective students and parents. Assists outreach staff with prospective students and in their transition to current Blinn students.
Principal Accountabilities Makes presentations to parent and student groups on and off campus regarding veteran educational benefits and Financial Aid. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and direct experience. Minimum Qualifications A VA certifying official or the ability to obtain certification. Minimum Competencies Minimum Competencies 1. Ability to communicate clearly and thoroughly with people of various backgrounds and experiences in a way that they feel comfortable.
2. Ability to travel to all Blinn College locations and to any necessary outside trainings.
3. Computer literate.
4. Strong analytical and organization skills combined with careful attention to detail.
5. Self-motivated and goal-oriented, team player.
6. Strong commitment to quality customer service for our veterans.
7. Ability to handle numerous complex and routine tasks simultaneously.
8. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of college records and student information. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications 1. Experience processing federal VA education benefits and the Hazlewood Exemption Act
2. Financial aid experience at an institution of higher education.
3. Experience with Banner or Ellucian products. Preferred Competencies Preferred Competencies 1. Microsoft Office experience.
2. Customer service experience. Working Conditions Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)? Yes If 'Yes', please explain Physical and Mental Requirements Physical and Mental Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 lbs., Simple grasping, Walking, Standing, Sitting, Operating office equipment, Seeing, Identifying colors, Hearing (with aid), Writing, Counting, Reading, Telling time Custom Text One Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements: Inside, Working closely with other, Working alone, Travel by car (enter percentage of time in below field) Custom Text Two Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate your highest degree level. High School Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Master Degree Doctorate Degree * Please describe your previous work experience in financial aid and/or processing veteran educational benefits.(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have knowledge of U.S. Department of Education and regulations, state regulations for financial aid programs?(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have in customer service? None Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years More than 5 years * This position requires daily direct interaction with students, parents and employees of the college. Please tell us about your people skills and problem resolution skills.(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have working knowledge of Ellucian Banner? If so, please explain your experience and module worked with.(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.(Open Ended Question)
* To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. * Are you employed part-time or full time in an overtime eligible position at another state agency or institution of higher education? Do you plan to continue your employment if hired at Blinn College? Yes, I am in an overtime eligible position and Yes I plan to continue Yes, I am in an overtime eligible position and No I do not plan to continue No, I am not in an overtime eligible position and Yes I plan to continue No, I am not in an overtime eligible position and No I do not plan to continue I am not employed by another state agency or institution of higher education Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse) License Other Document 1 Other Document 2
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