Financial Aid Officer

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW :

The purpose of the Financial Aid Officer is to guide students through the financial aid process and ensure they are properly funded. The Financial Aid Officer coordinates with admissions and academics to keep the students engaged and on-track.

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS :

The role of Financial Aid Officer is to ensure that students are properly funded, packaged, and prepared to start each semester. This is accomplished by making sure that :

• Students are made aware of all available funding options
• Students are properly vetted and appropriately packaged
• Funds are posted in a timely manner

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Conducting Initial Overview with Student :

Conducting Financial Aid Review with Student :

Breakdown expenses and fees

Reviewing and Following-up on Initial Packaging :

Monitoring and Tracking Financial Aid Packages :

Investigate account balance issues

Preparing Graduating and Exiting Students (graduating, dropped, and dismissed students) :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting : sitting, working on a computer, using a telephone, communicating with coworkers and getting to and from appropriate campuses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Professional office setting : moderate noise levels and controlled indoor climate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

LOCATION :

This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Chancellor and / or designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President / Vice President and all final approvals must come from the Chancellor and / or designee.

BENEFITS