Sr. Financial Aid Analyst

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

This position is a critical team member to help ensure that the college is compliantly administering the federal and state aid programs. This position administers all scholarships at Howard Community College, including HCC Foundation Scholarships, Maryland State Scholarships, Rouse Scholarships, Freshman Focus Scholarships, Silas Craft Scholarships, STEM Scholars, and other grant scholarships as they may become available. This position also creates the HCC Foundation Scholarship application in coordination with a representative from the HCC Foundation. Promotes all available scholarships, including working with other units that incorporate scholarships into specific programs. Advises students on scholarship programs and requirements: Administers student selection process and awards funds for most scholarships. Work with faculty and outside scholarship committees on selecting scholarship recipients, including assisting with establishing equitable procedures. Develop and maintain a scholarship website and scholarship publications. Performs all reporting functions related to scholarships. This position also supports the frontline and financial aid counselors as needed.

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business, Education, or related fields strongly preferred. A minimum of three years of financial aid experience is required at the level of a counselor or assistant director, or three years of experience coordinating scholarship programs or a combination of the two. Experience with Maryland State Scholarship programs preferred. Prior budgetary experience is required. Knowledge and experience with Ellucian Colleague and ImageNow systems are preferred, especially Scholarship Universe. Demonstrated organizational and managerial skills required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking, are required. Demonstrated ability to identify and manage multiple priorities while providing excellent customer service. Excellent technical skills (i.e., understanding of financial aid calculations and ratios). Excellent problem-solving and written skills are required. Excellent technology skills are required, including competency with student systems, MS Office, digital imaging, and other systems and software.

Extensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid laws and regulations required. Knowledge of procedures including relevant policies and procedures for the Enrollment Services areas (Admissions, Financial Aid, Records & Reg., Testing), and the Finance Office preferred. Knowledge and experience with Ellucian Colleague and ImageNow systems preferred, especially Scholarship Universe. Knowledge of Internet, automated financial aid processing, college network, phone, electronic mail, and college website required. Ability to learn, implement, use, and train others in new computer applications.

Computer; laser and other printers; multimedia equipment; scanner; slide and overhead projectors; TV/ VCR; calculator; copier; other office equipment as required.

The U.S. Department of Education Financial Aid Handbook, federal regulations as published online and in Dear Colleague letters, Common Manual for federal loans, state laws and MHEC policies and procedures; college publications; policy and procedure manuals; numerous guides, manuals, and directories (such as directory of Higher Education and USDOE Student Guide to Financial Aid) related to financial resources and regulations; online resources, such as the NASFAA website, SFA BBS (electronic Bulletin Board System), and U.S. Department of Education website; journals and other publications; academic records of all kinds; specialized scholarship publications and web sites.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.

Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

This position will provide support as the manager on call for the frontline customer service staff on a weekly basis. The Senior Financial Aid Analyst will serve as backup for the Associate Director as needed.

Fast-paced, busy, deadline-driven working environment. Concurrent management of numerous tasks, sometimes with conflicting priorities. Periodic local and distant travel. Some evening work and extended hours during peak periods. Flexibility required.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.