Financial Aid Coordinator

About the role

The Financial Aid Coordinator will assist in the administration of over $44 million in federal, state and institutional financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application procedures.
• Resolve complex cases regarding financial aid.
• Absorb and award aid accordingly.
• Manage the Federal Work Study program including verifying student eligibility to work and certifying bar study loans using ELM Resources.
• Perform weekly transfer of student records from the Department of Education to the Banner financial aid system ("Dataload").
• Support the Office of Admissions.
• Answer and direct all incoming Financial Aid calls and inquiries.
• Scan and index variety of documents into Banner financial aid system.
• Conduct training sessions for supervisors.
• Maintain accurate and orderly record keeping.
• Monitor earnings to ensure compliance with federal financial aid awarding regulations.
• Provide support for the Office of Admissions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years of financial aid work experience required.
• Knowledge of financial aid processes, eligibility and needs analysis methodology.
• Knowledge of Title IV Financial Aid program requirements recommended.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload.
• Work well under deadlines and heavy workload.
• Exceptional organizational skills to maintain accurate and orderly record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in working with supervision, peers, students, faculty, and other departments.
• Knowledge and experience with various computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office applications, integrated database systems).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years of financial aid work experience required.
• Knowledge of financial aid processes, eligibility and needs analysis methodology.
• Knowledge of Title IV Financial Aid program requirements recommended.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload.
• Work well under deadlines and heavy workload.
• Exceptional organizational skills to maintain accurate and orderly record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in working with supervision, peers, students, faculty, and other departments.
• Knowledge and experience with various computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office applications, integrated database systems).

Skills

• Financial Aid Administration
• Student Eligibility Analysis
• Work Study Management
• Bar Study Loan Certification
• Financial Aid Data Entry
• Admissions Support

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Roth IRA Contribution
• Retirement Plan
• On-Campus Fitness Centers

Pay

$26.50 - $28.72 per hour; Excellent Benefits

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with occasional overtime.