MaucaBrina Willis
Barstow,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Specialist
Barstow Community College
10.2022 - Current
- Provided financial aid counseling to enrolled and prospective students.
- Provide personalized assistance to students and families regarding financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, and application procedures.
- Conduct one-on-one financial aid counseling sessions to evaluate individual financial needs and develop comprehensive financial aid plans.
- Assist students in completing financial aid applications, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other required forms.
- Review and verify financial aid documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal and institutional guidelines.
- Evaluate student eligibility for various federal, state, and institutional aid programs, such as grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities.
- Collaborate with other college departments to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of financial aid funds.
- Stay updated on changes in financial aid policies, regulations, and procedures to provide accurate and up-to-date information to students.
- Maintain detailed records and documentation of financial aid transactions and interactions with students.
- Assist in the development and implementation of financial aid workshops and outreach programs to educate students and families about the financial aid process.
Administrative Secretary
Barstow Community College
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Performs technical and complex secretarial and administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and an understanding of departmental functions and procedures. Serves as a liaison between the assigned administrator and faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Maintains budget records and files. Prepares and inputs accounting forms such as requisitions, warehouse requests, budget and staffing requests. Receives periodic printouts of financial activity and prepares summary reports. Assists in the budget development process by gathering and compiling required information.
- Takes and transcribes dictation, and composes complex documents from rough drafts or verbal instructions using modern word processing software. Independently composes and distributes common correspondence and routine forms.
- Coordinates and schedules departmental and committee meetings as directed. Prepares schedules and informs participants, confirming dates and times. Attends, records, transcribes, and distributes minutes of proceedings.
- Maintains committee records, assists in the preparation of departmental reports by gathering and summarizing information from a variety of sources.
- Makes travel arrangements as directed.
Financial Aid Technician
Barstow Community College
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisting students individually and in small group sessions; provides information regarding eligibility requirements, types available assistance and opportunities for self -help.
- Assist students in completing applications, reviews for completeness and accuracy ensuring necessary supporting documentation submitted.
- Performing verification of student/parent in accordance to institution policies.
- Reviews Institutional Student Information Record for verification.
- Provides information in completing Federal Financial Aid application.
- Reviewing applications using the California Student Aid Commission guidelines; making corrections.
- Reviewing Financial aid history.
- Evaluating student Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Communicate effectively with students and parents regarding financial aid eligibility and awards.
- Develop and implement outreach methods to assist and encourage students to obtaining financial aid.
Front Desk Receptionist
Barstow Youth Activity Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Assisting with registration assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
Kansas City, MO05.2024
Skills
- LoanMaster Loan Servicing
- Complete Loan Applications
- Applicant Counseling
- Regulatory and Compliance Understanding
- Application Processes
- Financial Verification
- Microsoft Office
- Oral and Written Comprehension
- Loan Approval
- Verification Processes
- Eligibility Guidelines
Timeline
Financial Aid Specialist
Barstow Community College
10.2022 - Current
Administrative Secretary
Barstow Community College
02.2022 - 10.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
Barstow Youth Activity Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
Financial Aid Technician
Barstow Community College
12.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
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