Responsibilities and Duties
Develop, negotiate and finalize student financial plans consistent with financial planning policies and procedures and with Federal/State regulations for awarding aid. Work closely with new, continuing and re-entry students and their families to ensure the plan and re-plan continue to best meet the families' needs. Counsel students on all acceptances and other matters related directly to the student financial plan.
Key Job Elements
- Work cohesively with Admissions in order to facilitate outstanding service to prospective students and their parents.
- Negotiate Payment Plans. Able to develop Student Financial Plans in concert with Institute procedures and knowledge of Federal regulations.
- Assist students/parents with the completion of the FAFSA.
- Enter the FAFSA electronically and review the resulting ISIR.
- Assign the appropriate budget to a student and package the student (award their aid) as well as ensure that aid is paid to students' accounts in a timely manner.
- Responsible for complete and accurate files and paperwork, certify loan applications, and complete Basic Verification
- Demonstrate proficiency in timely collections of in-school payments.
- Maintain consistently clean files as dictated by Federal/State regulations, school policies and procedures..
- Other duties as assigned
Reports To:Director, Chief Financial Officer
Job Requirements
Knowledge:
- High School Diploma with some college. Bachelor's degree preferred
- Previous experience working with and technical knowledge of student financial aid programs.
- Knowledge of Federal or State loan packages.
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations.
- Superior organizational and problem resolution skills.
- Strong basic computer software (MS Office) skills as well as exposure to more concentrated financial aid/EDE software programs
Abilities:
- Ability to read, comprehend, and comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the provision of student financial aid.
- Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
- Ability to listen to customers (e.g. students, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests
- Ability to work without close supervision and to set one's own priorities and work schedule
Salary negotiable based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
