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.