Development and Financial Aid Specialist

Development and Financial Aid Specialist

Job Description    
New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia. At NRCC you can prepare for the future with any of our various occupational programs or college transfer courses. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students. You’ll find that they have a genuine interest in your success. They also have excellent academic credentials. All faculty who teach college transfer courses have doctorates or master’s degrees, while those in occupational programs have a diverse background which combines academics with practical on-the-job experience. In recent years individual professors and college programs have received state and national awards for their quality.

The Development and Financial Aid Specialist duties include:

• Work in partnership with financial aid manager in administration of NRCC’s ACCE (Access to Community College Education) and NRCC Educational Foundation Scholarships.

• Develop and maintain online application for ACCE program.

• Serve as ACCE liaison to area high schools and point of contact for ACCE inquiries.

• Manage ACCE student invoices and ACCE invoice database.

• Serve as the primary contact for ACCE Community Service Coordinators and assist Community Coordinators as needed.

• Coordinate and present ACCE information at local high schools for annual senior and parent meetings.

• Manage with confidentiality the ACCE acceptance process.

• Ensure confidentiality of donor, student scholarship and financial aid data.

• Assist with preparation for Foundation events including board meetings and annual scholarship recognition luncheon.

• Work with public relations staff to develop publicity, advertising and material design, production and distribution for special events on and off campus.
• Maintain donor databases.

• Continuously develop new on-line giving opportunities.

• Provide oversight of events and marketing budgets.

• Cultivate and expand sponsorship development and fulfillment.

• Maintain Foundation website through Web Services staff.

• Promote scholarship program in-house including speaking to classes.

• Develop initiative for campaigns/events and assist in planning and implementing strategic fundraising initiatives.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current and past donor relationships.

• Manage and monitor college event concert ticket sales.

• Assist president’s office with special events.
• Assist other staff in the Foundation Office, the Executive Director of the Educational Foundation and the Financial Aid Manager with duties as assigned.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of general office practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of event planning and fund-raising strategies.

• Ability to use various computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail.

• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and meet deadlines while working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Good oral and written communication skills and good presentation skills.

• Ability to work well with others in a confidential and professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing or related field or an equivalent combination of training and work experience to satisfy educational requirement.

• Experience in fundraising and/or event management.

• Knowledge of student financial aid processes.

• Knowledge of fundraising/donor and fundraising/financial software.
• Experience in grant writing

Application Instructions:
Go to https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/61985 to view the full job posting and/or to apply.

EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.