Financial Aid Advisor II (Open Until Filled)
Title: Financial Aid Advisor II (Open Until Filled)
Salary Range: $40,000 per year / $3,333.33 monthly starting salary
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5 Hours / Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
College: Maysville Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Maysville Community College
Department: Financial Aid
Total Rewards
Maysville Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family through DEI KEHP and other vendor options
- KCTCS Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents up to 18 credit hours per year per qualifying person
- Tuition Discounts at partnering universities for you (E.g. 50% tuition discount for bachelor's or master's degrees at NKU and MSU!)
- 403(b) retirement plan: 5% employee contribution with a 10% employer match!
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Per Year
- 12 Sick Days Accrued Per Year
- M-F 8am-4:30pm Schedule
- Flexible Work Options: Flex Scheduling, Remote Work
- 9.5 Paid Holidays + 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December)
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
Are you passionate about helping others access higher education? Do you have a strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to navigate financial aid systems? Maysville Community & Technical College is looking for a Financial Aid Advisor II to join our dedicated Financial Aid team on the Montgomery Campus in Mount Sterling, KY and serve as a vital resource for our students, families, and community partners.
The Financial Aid Advisor II provides direct support in financial aid, admissions, and career guidance to current and prospective students and their families. This role ensures students understand and access available financial aid options, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.
You’ll also act as a key liaison for high school and GEAR UP counselors, community stakeholders, and faculty/staff—bringing clarity and support to the financial aid process.
Job Duties:
Manage daily financial aid operations at the Montgomery Campus
Advise students and families on financial aid applications, eligibility, and documentation
Communicate with students via phone, email, and in-person to complete aid files
Serve as Student Loan Coordinator, managing disbursement, reconciliation, and reporting
Monitor and award students nearing Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility limits
Collaborate weekly with Business Office to address student account balances
Conduct presentations and workshops on financial aid and FAFSA
Support campus and off-site recruitment and registration events
Coordinate scholarships and external awards on campus
Participate in college committees and special projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years or experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
2–4 years of financial aid, student services, or higher education experience
Degree in business, accounting, management, or a related field
Additional Skills Requested:
Commitment to the mission of a community and technical college
Ability to solve unexpected or complex problems independently
Personal and professional integrity
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate across departments
Dedication to delivering exceptional service to students and stakeholders
Knowledge of federal/state financial aid regulations (preferred)
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.