Financial Aid Manager
About the role
Lincoln Tech in East Windsor, CT is looking for an experienced Financial Aid professional to lead the school in the daily operation of the Financial Aid Department to ensure all incoming students are accurately and completely packaged. The manager will assist in planning, directing, implementing, and monitoring the timely processing of Financial Aid in accordance with federal and/or state regulations and Company policy, and will lead the training, development, and evaluation of staff.
Responsibilities
- Reach out to students to assist in the completion of packaging and work closely with all departments and the Campus President to ensure all start requirements are in place when students begin school.
- Manage the daily operations of the Financial Aid Department and implement new policies to ensure accurate, timely, and ethical awarding and processing of Title IV program funds according to federal and/or state regulations and Company policies and procedures.
- Perform routine audits on active and inactive student files to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations.
- Oversee the processing of new student loan and grant applications.
- Monitor and track the school's Institutional Loan Program.
- Ensure accurate completion of verification and documentation of independent status.
- Oversee and monitor maintenance of the document tracking systems within the office (Pell Grants, Federal loans, income tax returns, etc.) as required.
- Assist with coordinating the school's response to any internal or external audit related to the management of the Title IV program.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree and at least 2 years' experience in Title IV Administration, or 3 or more years' experience in Title IV Administration and management.
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office systems.
- Ability to manage a team of employees.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.
- Prior experience managing a team of Financial Aid Advisors strongly preferred.
Schedule
Work schedule will be determined by the Campus President to ensure all campus needs requiring Financial Aid participation are covered, and may include evening and weekend events.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
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, and Information Technology. Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Contact: careers@lincolntech.edu | www.lincolntech.edu/careers