Financial Aid Analyst

Title: Financial Aid Analyst

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $53,000-$63,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

• Ability to interpret rules, regulations and standards established by College, state and federal entities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Familiarity with computer applications related to financial aid as well as student information systems. Flexibility and willingness to learn and adapt to the ever-changing world of financial aid.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with proficiency of syntax and grammar.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
• Ability to work well with students, staff and other offices for successful resolution of difficult problems.
• Knowledge of People Soft student information system, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), and scanning software.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations
• Knowledge of student loan procedures
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable financial aid records
• Ability to participate as a team member
• Ability to work with detail and follow established procedures

• Experience working in student services, financial aid office, or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite tools.
• Experience in coordinating office tasks and managing multiple projects.

• Experience reconciling and balancing financial accounts.
• Experience in a financial aid office coordinating workflow, and interpreting and implementing state and federal programs.
• Experience organizing, tracking and reporting information with specific attention to detail.