We're looking for a dedicated Financial Aid Coordinator/ Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach to guide students through the financial aid process and support the women’s basketball program. If you're passionate about sports, student success, and making a difference—we’d love to have you on our team! 

Typical Duties: 

• Serves Students. Assist the women’s head basketball coach in coaching and game implementation. Lead, monitor, and coordinate training, strength and conditioning, and practice sessions, ensuring that all safety guidelines and standards are maintained. 
•  Coordinates the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for new and returning students. Maintain compliance with federal and state guidelines. Serve as front counter backup. 
• Coordinates the verification process as regulated by the Department of Education. Collect, review, and verify student/parent documentation submitted for financial aid, ensuring compliance and authenticity. Submit corrections as appropriate to the federal processor. Ensure financial aid files are completed for auto-packaging and transmitted. 
• Awards all athletic scholarships in Colleague. 
• Assists in the identification and recruitment of potential student athletes for the women’s basketball program, in accordance with NJCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards. 
• Provides guidance and assistance to student athletes on a range of personal and academic issues, including monitoring student athlete behavior, development of student athlete individual educational plans, and monitoring student academic progress and support 
• Maintains and monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress following scholarship guidelines. 
• Assists/supports in coordinating Financial Aid/FAFSA workshops for students. 
• Represents the sports program to various institutional programs, external community organizations, agencies, funding organizations, students, parents, and the general public. 
  
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of coaching experience or playing experience in the related athletic program and one (1) year of experience in working with students or the general public 
  
  OR 
• High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of coaching experience in the related athletics program and two (2) years of experience in working with students or the general public 
  
  OR 
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered 
  

Salary: 
$41,322- $43,801 per year, depending on experience. 

Notes:

• Yuma Campus 
• Benefits Eligible  
• Split role 50/50 Financial Aid Office and Athletics. 
• The statements within this document describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified 
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice 

Why Work at AWC? 
At Arizona Western College, we are committed to providing a rewarding work environment:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Paid holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents 
• Innovative and student-focused institution -  learn more!

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POSTING DATE:
Date June 05, 2025

FIRST REVIEW DATE:
The first review of applications date begin on June 23, 2025. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

1. Completed Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
3. Cover Letter
4. Unofficial Transcripts

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• The statements in this posting describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.

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Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

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