Financial Aid Secretary FY- REOPENED

Position: Financial Aid Secretary FY26- REOPENED
Financial Aid Secretary

Salary

Schedule:

Commensurate with education and experience according to Salary Schedule E5.

Scope:
Provide secretarial support services as need to the department.

In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, the Dean of Students, the President, and the State Board of Education, responsibilities will include the following:

* Receive and greet applicants, students, faculty, staff and the general public in a courteous and tactful manner.

* Answer office telephone, take and relay messages, greet students, receive, report, direct and respond as needed to office callers and walk-ins.

* Receive, process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, emails, fax, statements, notifications, reports, letters, and other communications.

* Assist and correlate with the Director of Financial Aid and/or Financial Aid Administrator Assistance/Specialists (concerning all documents preparation/submission, not limited to FA Appeals and Scholarships for the Committees).

* Assist students with the completion of the online FAFSA.

* Assist in the submission of student applications and schedules, organization and maintenance of files, keeping up-to-date on current Federal, State, and Local Regulations, and attending Federal/LEU training seminars and/or workshops.

* Input student data in the computer as required.

* Maintain inventory of office supplies, type purchase requisitions, and place order when needed.

* Serve on assigned committees of the college and assist in other areas as needed.

* Maintain and secure equipment including but not limited to computer, Typewriter, etc.

* Work well with others and show respect to all college constituents.

* Create labels for student files, ensure files are maintained in a safe and secure location in alphabetical order and/or per assigned, and retrieve, upload, download, manage, sort and coordinate student files as necessary.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Financial Aid Director, Dean of Students, or the President.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Associate degree required.

* Experience work Proficient computer skills are preferred. Banner Operating systems is required.

* Effective oral and written communication skills are required. Knowledge of Title IV required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience working in a Financial Aid Office setting with low-income, first-generation students is preferred.

* An understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the two-year college.

WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed online using our online process. Human Resources' contact information is as follows:

Human Resources Department

Wallace Community College Selma

3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway

P. O. Box 2530

Selma, AL

Phone: , 876-9338

Fax:

Website: www.

WCCS.edu

A complete application package consists of:

* WCCS application,

* A resume,

* A copy of transcript(s) verifying required degree. Please print name as listed on transcript, if different from last name listed on application.

Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Required Qualifications" section. Verification should be printed on company letterhead and must include dates of employment, position title(s), and duties performed. A work verification from either your current or previous employer must be provided. Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility.

Please Note:

If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.

Final date to receive applications

All application information must be received by 12:00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.

Note:

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance…