{"id":1344427,"url":"https://alion.io/job/mccneb-financial-aid-coordinator","title":"Financial Aid Coordinator","company":{"id":1765712,"name":"Metropolitan Community College","domain":"mccneb.edu","url":"https://alion.io/company/mccneb","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"C","score":69,"open_postings":69,"ghost_share":0.435,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":129,"computed_at":"2026-10-14T06:34:16Z"}},"role":"Administrative","role_family":"Administrative","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Omaha, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":33000,"max_usd":63000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1646},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-21T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-07-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-14T17:58:53Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":86,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":85},"description":"Classification\nRegularMinimum Pay\n$25.22Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.\nJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY\nThe Financial Coordinator supports the administration of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid and Compliance. This position is responsible for determining and authorizing financial aid awards using the College’s student information system (SIS) and providing specialized support for initiatives such as Prisoner Education Program, Workforce Pell and all other special projects. The position assists with application processing, compliance tracking, and direct service to participating students, while also supporting departmental projects and federal reporting that improve efficiency, compliance, and student service delivery.The ideal candidate is a talented professional with experience in higher education and financial aid. If you're passionate about supporting student success and ready for your next opportunity, apply today!\nThis announcement is open until filled and may be closed at any time.\nESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:\nCalculates, authorizes, and finalizes financial aid awards in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.\nProcesses and maintains accurate financial aid records in the College’s student information system to ensure timely and correct disbursement of aid.\nProvides specialized support for the Prisoner Education Program (PEP) and other special population initiatives, including application processing, documentation, and communication with students and partner sites.\nAdvises and counsels students, including Prisoner Education Program participants, on financial aid eligibility, application procedures, and program requirements.\nMonitors and verifies that financial aid recipients meet institutional and federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards.\nManages and completes special federal reports (such as those for Workforce Pell and PEP) and institutional reporting as needed to support program compliance and departmental operations.\nProcesses returns of federal funds for official and unofficial withdrawals in accordance with federal regulations.\nDevelops, tests, and runs reports using the College’s student information system and other data platforms to support compliance and data integrity.\nLeads departmental special projects, specifically the creation and maintenance of internal policies and procedures for special federal programs.\nDesigns and delivers technical training for staff regarding compliance updates, system processes, and the specific requirements of Workforce Pell and the Prisoner Education Program.\nCollaborates with internal departments and external partners to coordinate services and ensure compliance with federal and institutional policies.\nParticipates in ongoing professional development to remain current with changing financial aid regulations and best practices.\nMaintains dependable attendance and participates in department meetings, training sessions, and assigned activities.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nMonday - Friday, day hours\nOn premise position at Fort Omaha Campus\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nComprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures.\nProven experience in creating, writing, and maintaining departmental policies and procedures\nDemonstrated ability to design and deliver technical training for staff on complex financial aid processes and regulatory updates.\nIn-depth knowledge of financial aid application and verification procedures, with specific expertise in Pell Grant programs.\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to accuracy and detail.\nExcellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse and specialized student populations.\nAbility to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive student information appropriately.\nAbility to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines for special federal reports.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems for data tracking and reporting.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills for both student advising and formal policy drafting.\nAbility to interpret complex federal regulations and apply them appropriately to student and institutional situations.\nAbility to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.\nAbility to lift up to 20 pounds and perform job duties requiring bending, stooping, reaching, or walking as needed.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.\nThree (3) years of full-time related work experience.\nMust pass background check.\nThe specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5309,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-27T16:17:12Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":53,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.738,"p_room":0.72,"age_days":85,"expected_fill_days":129,"reasons":["conf:8","win:mid","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-10-14T06:34:16Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/mccneb-financial-aid-coordinator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/mccneb-financial-aid-coordinator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-15T02:27:51Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3590,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-16T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1765712},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1765712"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fmccneb-financial-aid-coordinator"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fmccneb-financial-aid-coordinator"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fmccneb-financial-aid-coordinator"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/mccneb-financial-aid-coordinator\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fmccneb-financial-aid-coordinator"}]}