What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Assistant (part-time) position at New River Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Financial Aid Assistant (part-time)
Role Title
Admin and Office Specialist II
Role Code
19012
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
Position Number
275W0246
Agency
New River Community College
Division
New River Community College (Div)
Work Location
Pulaski - 155
Hiring Range
$15 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
F-Admin Supp
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is in Virginia’s New River Valley, which is also home to two public universities, and which has earned widespread recognition for the quality of life offered to residents. The Dublin campus and Christiansburg site provide modern, well-equipped facilities for the college’s career and technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.
The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.
Duties:
- Perform office support functions for the Financial Aid using initiative and good judgment while handling matters in a professional, efficient, and timely manner.
- Assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and verification process.
- Interact with students, potential students, NRCC personnel and the public via telephone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person communication.
- Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Financial Aid Manager.
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
- Significant work experience in an office setting with demonstrated knowledge of effective office practices.
- Good organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and computer skills.
- Ability to interact with other personnel in a professional manner and provide excellent customer service to students, faculty/staff, and the public.
- Ability to meet deadlines while working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office applications.
Additional Considerations
Additional factors that may be considered include:
- Work experience in an educational environment.
- Knowledge and/or experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS) or other comparable system.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_2870P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
11/11/2025
Job Close Date
02/28/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
Contact Name
Stacie Whitlock
Email
hrinformation@nr.edu
Phone Number
5406743635
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:
Additional Information
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.
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