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Financial Aid Advisor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before April 11, 2024, to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin April 24 with an anticipated start date on or around May 20.

If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions. 
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794


Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title Financial Aid Advisor
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Months Worked Per Year
12
Hours Worked Per Week
40
Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, with some evening hours when needed
Remote Work Availability No
Job Description Summary
Join LLCC’s Financial Aid team and enjoy Fridays off during the summer! We are searching for a Financial Aid Adviser, who will provide professional assistance in the operation of the Financial Aid Office; focusing on direct counseling to students and families and student-centered processing of financial aid.

As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

Starting salary is likely to be between $48,854 and $56,289 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff.  We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree OR extensive, relevant work experience OR an appropriate combination of education and experience
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a diverse environment
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-pace, high volume environment
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment
  • Ability to coordinate projects under deadlines
  • Ability to interpret regulations and advise and counsel students
  • Cannot be in default on any Federal Title IV loans.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug-screen.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Position Salary Starting salary is likely to be between $48,854 and $56,289 per year with an excellent benefits package.
Requisition Detail Information

Open Date 03/22/2024
Last Day to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before April 11, 2024, to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin April 24 with an anticipated start date on or around May 20.

If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions. 
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794


Job Duties

Description of Job Duty
Advise students, parents, and staff regarding all aspects of student financial aid; ensuring students and their families are receiving high quality, student-focused support and service.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Maintain thorough and current knowledge and understanding of Federal and State student aid programs by participating in training, conferences, associations, and professional development.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Collaborate with inter-campus offices to improve the student experience by providing appropriate and timely communication and customer service within the department, to all applicable stakeholders and to student and their families.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Represent the college at financial aid informational events.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Assist the Director of Financial Aid in managing and maintaining financial aid records and reports in accordance with institutional, state and federal financial aid policies and regulations.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Manage and maintain financial aid communication to current and prospective students.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Coordinate and manage the maximum time frame and suspension appeals.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Responsible for all aspects of MAP and other ISAC grants and SEOG award and disbursement.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Serve as back up for running import/export processes daily.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Assists in processing of verification and non-verification files during peak and/or emergency periods.
Essential Duty? Yes
Description of Job Duty
Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.
Essential Duty? No
Description of Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duty? No

Reference Requests

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Reference Request Details

Require Applicants to submit references for this position? Yes
Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation
Minimum number of references 3
Maximum number of references
Applicant Special Instructions

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you a current LLCC employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you in default on any Federal Title IV loans?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please indicate the specific website, publication, or source where you saw this vacancy posted.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts
  2. Transcripts 2
  3. Miscellaneous 1