Office Specialist, Veteran's Affairs/Financial Aid

The Office Specialist, Veteran's Affairs/Financial Aid provides support to the Financial Aid Office by communicating with prospective, previous, and current students and Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces attending the college regarding the financial aid process; determining eligibility, awarding and disbursing student aid and other educational benefits, billing and reconciliation of specific programs and maintaining student financial aid records.  The incumbent performs tasks related to the daily operations of the Financial Aid Office.  The incumbent will assist in student retention efforts as a regular assignment in performing essential job functions.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED Certificate; demonstrated excellent human relations skills; ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing; ability to read and interpret regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures; ability to perform: data entry and document processing, record keeping, basic math, and to perform other general office experiences using various software computer applications.

Desired qualifications include an Associate Degree and/or completion of One Year Office Systems Certificate; prior experience as office personnel or in accounting field.

Position is full time, 52 weeks/year, 40 hours/week.  Salary:  $25,338.00  Closing date: Monday, January 12, 2009.

For full consideration all interested persons are to submit a DACC application and resume.  If you possess a college degree, transcripts are required (copies are acceptable).  Apply to the Human Resources Office, Danville Area Community College, 2000 E. Main Street, Danville, IL  61832-5199.  To obtain an application you may call (217) 443-8757 or visit our website at www.dacc.edu/hr.  AA/EOE