Financial Aid Manager, Advanced Packaging

About the role

Lincoln Tech is seeking a Financial Aid Manager, Advanced Packaging (AP) to assist in the daily operation of packaging re-entry and program change students. The role provides training to new Advanced Packaging FA Advisors and ensures they are prepared to conduct Financial Aid appointments for re-entry and program change students requiring repackaging.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aid appointment process for Advanced Packaging (AP) FA Advisors
• Ensure assigned re-entry and program change students are allocated to AP Advisors as necessary
• Communicate with Campus Presidents, Business Office Directors, and Education Directors regarding re-entry student progress through the FA process and identify potential students facing challenges to re-entry with regards to FA eligibility
• Create financial aid award packages for all schools within the region
• Manage the resolution of balances, ensuring PLUS, cash, and Linc Credit have been finalized

Requirements

• Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required
• 5 years' experience working with Title IV programs
• Must be eligible to obtain and retain Federal Student Aid access, specifically to Common Origination and Disbursement and NSLDS
• Extensive knowledge in all areas of Title IV programs
• Proficient in packaging all types of finance offerings to Lincoln students
• Extensive knowledge of packaging requirements for subsequent academic years, crossovers, transfer students, re-entries, overlapping academic year (OAY)
• Experience with advanced financial aid concepts (re-entries and transfers)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, TEAMS, Excel and Outlook, Campus Nexus and Campus Ivy software

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel 15% of time (Travel to Financial Aid Conferences and/or trainings may be required)

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of packaging requirements for subsequent academic years, crossovers, transfer students, re-entries, overlapping academic year (OAY), and failed courses

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Growth Opportunities

About Us

For 80 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology. Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.