Job Description

The Coordinator of Financial Aid reports to the Director of Financial Aid and supports the implementation and management of a comprehensive financial aid program, including scholarships, in accordance with federal, state, accreditation, and institutional regulations. Responsibilities include processing and managing financial aid and scholarship funds; advising students on available aid and scholarship options; identifying and resolving discrepancies; using financial aid software to manage applications and student records; and calculating student budgets.

Education & Experience Requirements
Education required: Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in business or a related field.
Education preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, college student personnel, higher education, or related field.
Experience preferred: Experience in packaging and certifying financial aid awards, including scholarships, managing aid from Title IV funds, and working with financial aid systems.

Essential Functions & Position Duties

• Annually determine required financial aid documentation from students and parents to complete aid and scholarship files and ensure compliance.
• Assist in monitoring Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial aid and scholarship recipients.
• Conduct regular reviews of tax documentation for verification, dependency status, and professional judgment decisions.
• Provide high-quality customer service to all students receiving financial aid, scholarships, or other financial assistance.
• Counsel students and parents on all forms of financial assistance, including scholarships and financing options.
• Award federal, state, institutional aid, and scholarships in compliance with applicable regulations and institutional policies.
• Process private loan requests submitted by students or parents.
• Attend financial aid conferences and trainings to stay current on Title IV regulations and scholarship administration policies.
• Participate in financial aid workshops and events for prospective and admitted students to promote funding opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the essential functions of the position.

Non-Essential functions of the position
Other duties as assigned. Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or designated location.

John A. Logan College offers a variety of benefits to employees. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• Paid Holidays
• JALC Tuition Waiver

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Type of Position: Full-time; Professional

Hours: 8:00 – 4:30, Monday-Friday; some evenings or weekends

Salary: $40,000 – $45,000

Complete a John A. Logan College Professional Application and submit a resume. Current employees may complete an internal application and submit a resume.

If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at 618-985-2828 x 8912 or at humanresources@jalc.edu.

JALC Mission: “To enrich lives through learning and community engagement.”

John A. Logan College is an equal-opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.