Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and have a solid understanding of financial aid? Look no further! We're seeking a dynamic Student Finance Officer to help our students acheive their academic goals!
Why You'll Love Working With Us: Make a difference in students' lives by facilitating access to education. Join a supportive team committed to excellence. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Interview prospective students to determine needs assessment and financial aid eligibility. Determine eligibility of financial assistance for second and third-year students. Assist students with financial aid questions. Maintain student files to ensure proper financial aid documentation. Assist students in completing financial aid forms as required. Counsel veteran students and ensure compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs and State Approving Agency guidelines. Coordinate and arrange for required student signatures. Contact former students with an outstanding balance to establish a private pay repayment plan. Coordinate and arrange for proof of eligible non-citizenship status, paid in full default/Pell overpayment documentation. Document data into computer for institutional financials for eligible students. Set up a payment plan for students. Establish payment plans for private pay students for all programs. Track ISIRs for all current and future students. Complete verification on all selected ISIRs. Enter data into the computer for the date of packaging, the release of Pell/SEOG funds, the status of loans, and the date loan applications are sent to lenders. Ensure student files are complete to include proof of agency funding. Complete any agency needs analysis forms and submit them to the agency. Audit each future start packaged file to ensure all awards/financial aid forms are in the file and proper audit form. Notify Admissions staff of no-shows for Financial Aid appointments. Reschedule appointments regarding future students. The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Verbal and written communication skills. Customer-service focus and skill set. Three (3) years of financial aid experience to include knowledge of Title IV funding preferred. Computer skills. Must be able to maintain access to Department of Education (DOE) systems. Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience that meets the minimum qualifications.