Financial Aid Assistant

Candidates for this position should have experience working in a post-secondary school financial aid department.

• Full time position
• A competitive salary and Paid time off
• Hourly wage will be determined according to experience, skill set, and qualifications. Exceptional attendance for all instructors is essential with student schedules.

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with experience in office or administrative positions.
• Ability to work effectively within an ethnic, cultural and socially diverse student population.
• Must be organized and able to multi-task.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Good telephone skills and proper etiquette.
• Ability to communicate easily with people.
• Must be proficient with a computer. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
• The Financial Aid Assistant serves as the initial contact for the Financial Aid Office and delivers a professional and positive customer service experience.
• Must understand and abide by the limitations of the Privacy Act and interpret financial aid policies and procedures along with School, State, and Federal policies and regulations.

• Meeting with financial aid applicants, supporting the students FAFSA process and evaluating the need for financial assistance.
• Process all necessary documents and maintains compliant student files.
• Verifies all paperwork is accurate and complete.
• Enters student information into the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and Common Origination Disbursement (COD) information.
• Submits necessary information and forms into the School��s Electronic systems.
• Turns completed file over to Financial Aid Advisor for Awarding.
• Gathering data on academic progress and attendance to be reported to the FA Director.
• Provides data as requested to Senior Management staff.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as required.
• Such as general clerical duties such as copying, data entry, and filing.