Financial Aid Officer
Aviation Schools Online · Hasbrouck Heights, NJ · 1 mo ago
Education$20–$28/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes "About This Role" and "About Us". We need to use for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should only include sections that have real specific content.
We have:
- About the role: there is "About This Role" and "About Us". Could combine into About the role section.
- Responsibilities: there is "Key Duties" and "Job Responsibilities". Could combine into Responsibilities.
- Requirements: there is "Required Qualifications". Also "Preferred Qualifications". Could be Requirements (maybe separate sections for Required and Preferred? But we only have headings: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could put Required Qualifications under Requirements, Preferred under Qualifications? Or we could combine both under Requirements. But we have separate headings for Qualifications and Skills. The posting includes qualifications (required and preferred). Could treat "Qualifications" heading for both required and preferred. Skills maybe not explicitly listed; there is "Strong numerical, analytical..." etc. Those are skills. Could put under Skills.
- Benefits: there is "What We Offer" list.
- Pay: there is "Compensation: $20-$28/hr."
- Schedule: there is schedule details.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, navigation, etc.
We must preserve all substantive information.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We need to use
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should only include sections that have real specific content.
We have:
- About the role: there is "About This Role" and "About Us". Could combine into About the role section.
- Responsibilities: there is "Key Duties" and "Job Responsibilities". Could combine into Responsibilities.
- Requirements: there is "Required Qualifications". Also "Preferred Qualifications". Could be Requirements (maybe separate sections for Required and Preferred? But we only have headings: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could put Required Qualifications under Requirements, Preferred under Qualifications? Or we could combine both under Requirements. But we have separate headings for Qualifications and Skills. The posting includes qualifications (required and preferred). Could treat "Qualifications" heading for both required and preferred. Skills maybe not explicitly listed; there is "Strong numerical, analytical..." etc. Those are skills. Could put under Skills.
- Benefits: there is "What We Offer" list.
- Pay: there is "Compensation: $20-$28/hr."
- Schedule: there is schedule details.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, navigation, etc.
We must preserve all substantive information.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We need to use for section headings, - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to decide structure.
Potential sections:
About the role
with prose from About This Role and About Us.
Responsibilities
with - list combining Key Duties and Job Responsibilities (maybe deduplicate overlapping). We need to preserve all substantive info; we can combine but must not lose detail. Could list each bullet as separate
- . Might be many; okay.
Requirements
maybe for Required Qualifications.
Qualifications
for Preferred Qualifications.
Skills
maybe for skill-related bullet points from Required Qualifications (like strong numerical, analytical, problem-solving, etc.) But we could also put those under Requirements. However we have separate headings; we need to use them only if we have content. Could put skill list under Skills.
Alternatively we could combine Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications under Requirements and Qualifications respectively, and Skills maybe not needed. But we must follow instruction: "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It's examples, not mandatory to use all. We should include only those with real content.
Thus we can include: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide what goes where.
Let's extract content.
About This Role: "Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential." Then About Us paragraph.
We'll combine.
Responsibilities: Key Duties list (7 items) and Job Responsibilities list (many items). We'll combine them into a single list, ensuring we don't duplicate. Let's list all unique duties:
From Key Duties:
- Guide students through the financial aid and funding process, clearly explaining requirements, available options, and individual responsibilities.
- Review and process financial aid documentation while ensuring student files are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable requirements.
- Monitor student accounts to identify incomplete requirements, funding gaps, outstanding balances, and other issues requiring follow-up.
- Work directly with students to resolve financial concerns, establish appropriate payment arrangements, and help them meet their educational financial obligations.
- Provide a high level of student service while navigating sensitive financial conversations with professionalism and empathy.
- Partner with campus and Student Financial Services teams to resolve issues and support students throughout their enrollment.
From Job Responsibilities (list):
- Meet with incoming students to explain financial requirements, available funding options, student responsibilities, and required documentation.
- Guide students through required financial aid applications, forms, and documentation necessary to determine eligibility and secure educational funding.
- Process and maintain documentation for applicable funding sources, including Title IV federal student aid, VA Education Benefits, Military Tuition Assistance (TA), scholarships, cash payment plans, and alternative funding sources.
- Monitor FAFSA submissions and receipt of Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs), resolving verification requirements, conflicting information, C-Codes, and other outstanding items.
- Monitor completion of required student and parent documentation, including Master Promissory Notes (MPNs), as applicable.
- Conduct required entrance and exit loan counseling individually or in group settings.
- Regularly review student financial aid and account information to identify incomplete requirements, funding gaps, outstanding balances, or other issues requiring action.
- Work with students to address outstanding financial requirements and develop appropriate solutions for meeting their financial obligations.
- Clearly explain tuition, fees, account balances, payment expectations, and available payment options.
- Establish payment arrangements in accordance with institutional policies and monitor student accounts for timely payment.
- Conduct timely outreach and follow-up regarding outstanding balances, missed payments, incomplete financial requirements, and other account-related matters.
- Maintain accurate and complete student financial records and ensure required information is updated in applicable systems.
- Prepare weekly deposits and month-end deposits and submit required documentation to Corporate Accounting.
- Maintain current knowledge of financial aid, student account, VA, Military Tuition Assistance, and institutional requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Serve as a trained VA School Certifying Official, as assigned.
- Attend required campus meetings, Home Office training, professional development activities, conferences, and seminars.
- Participate in the formal and informal mentoring of new employees to support onboarding, training, and a positive work environment.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
We can combine; many overlap. We'll just output the Job Responsibilities list as it's more comprehensive; Key Duties are subset. To preserve all, we can just output the Job Responsibilities list (which includes all). That satisfies preserving all substantive info.
Requirements: Required Qualifications list:
- High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
- Must not be in default on Federal Student Loans.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve account-related issues.
- Strong understanding of financial aid and student account processes, with the ability to learn, interpret, and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial information, requirements, and options clearly.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with students and professionally navigate sensitive or difficult financial conversations.
- Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and accountability when handling confidential student and financial information.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Student Financial Services, campus teams, and other departments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Ability and willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, as business or student needs require.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications list:
- Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in student financial services, financial aid, student accounts/bursar operations, or a related financial services role.
- Experience within a proprietary or career education environment.
- Experience with Anthology or another student information system.
Skills: Could we extract skill-based bullets from Required Qualifications? But we already have them under Requirements. Perhaps we could put skill-based items under Skills and keep Requirements for education/experience. But the instruction says we can use Skills heading if we have content. Let's decide to put skill-based items under Skills, and keep Requirements for education/experience and baseline qualifications (like HS diploma, not in default). However the Required Qualifications list includes both education and skills. To avoid duplication, we could split.
Let's define:
Requirements
(education/baseline):
- High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
- Must not be in default on Federal Student Loans.
Skills
(competencies):
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve account-related issues.
- Strong understanding of financial aid and student account processes, with the ability to learn, interpret, and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial information, requirements, and options clearly.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with students and professionally navigate sensitive or difficult financial conversations.
- Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and accountability when handling confidential student and financial information.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Student Financial Services, campus teams, and other departments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Ability and willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, as business or student needs require.
That seems reasonable.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications as above.
Benefits: list from "What We Offer":
- 401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your family.
- Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
- Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
- Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access resources for personal and professional support.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.
Pay: Compensation: $20-$28/hr.
Schedule: details:
Schedule: Monday - FridayThree days: 8am - 5pmTwo days: 11:00 AM–8:00 PMOne Saturday per month: 8am - 5pm One weekday off in lieu of working Saturday
We need to format nicely. Could be a
describing schedule.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, navigation, duplicated lines.
We must not include "Location:📍 459 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604" maybe we should keep location? The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Location is minor metadata; we could include in a short
maybe under About the role or separate. But we might drop it? The instruction says fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. We could include a
with location after About the role. But we need to preserve all substantive information; location is substantive? It's location of job. Probably we should keep it. We'll add a
with location.
We also have "Employment type Full-Time" and "Category maintenance". Those are minor metadata; we could include in a short
as well.
We'll create a
after About the role: "Location: 459 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604. Employment type: Full-Time. Category: Maintenance."
Now ensure we don't repeat job title.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
About the role
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. We need to decide structure. Potential sections:
About the role
with prose from About This Role and About Us.Responsibilities
with- list combining Key Duties and Job Responsibilities (maybe deduplicate overlapping). We need to preserve all substantive info; we can combine but must not lose detail. Could list each bullet as separate
- . Might be many; okay.
Requirements
maybe for Required Qualifications.Qualifications
for Preferred Qualifications.Skills
maybe for skill-related bullet points from Required Qualifications (like strong numerical, analytical, problem-solving, etc.) But we could also put those under Requirements. However we have separate headings; we need to use them only if we have content. Could put skill list under Skills. Alternatively we could combine Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications under Requirements and Qualifications respectively, and Skills maybe not needed. But we must follow instruction: "Usefor section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It's examples, not mandatory to use all. We should include only those with real content. Thus we can include: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide what goes where. Let's extract content. About This Role: "Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential." Then About Us paragraph. We'll combine. Responsibilities: Key Duties list (7 items) and Job Responsibilities list (many items). We'll combine them into a single list, ensuring we don't duplicate. Let's list all unique duties: From Key Duties: - Guide students through the financial aid and funding process, clearly explaining requirements, available options, and individual responsibilities. - Review and process financial aid documentation while ensuring student files are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable requirements. - Monitor student accounts to identify incomplete requirements, funding gaps, outstanding balances, and other issues requiring follow-up. - Work directly with students to resolve financial concerns, establish appropriate payment arrangements, and help them meet their educational financial obligations. - Provide a high level of student service while navigating sensitive financial conversations with professionalism and empathy. - Partner with campus and Student Financial Services teams to resolve issues and support students throughout their enrollment. From Job Responsibilities (list): - Meet with incoming students to explain financial requirements, available funding options, student responsibilities, and required documentation. - Guide students through required financial aid applications, forms, and documentation necessary to determine eligibility and secure educational funding. - Process and maintain documentation for applicable funding sources, including Title IV federal student aid, VA Education Benefits, Military Tuition Assistance (TA), scholarships, cash payment plans, and alternative funding sources. - Monitor FAFSA submissions and receipt of Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs), resolving verification requirements, conflicting information, C-Codes, and other outstanding items. - Monitor completion of required student and parent documentation, including Master Promissory Notes (MPNs), as applicable. - Conduct required entrance and exit loan counseling individually or in group settings. - Regularly review student financial aid and account information to identify incomplete requirements, funding gaps, outstanding balances, or other issues requiring action. - Work with students to address outstanding financial requirements and develop appropriate solutions for meeting their financial obligations. - Clearly explain tuition, fees, account balances, payment expectations, and available payment options. - Establish payment arrangements in accordance with institutional policies and monitor student accounts for timely payment. - Conduct timely outreach and follow-up regarding outstanding balances, missed payments, incomplete financial requirements, and other account-related matters. - Maintain accurate and complete student financial records and ensure required information is updated in applicable systems. - Prepare weekly deposits and month-end deposits and submit required documentation to Corporate Accounting. - Maintain current knowledge of financial aid, student account, VA, Military Tuition Assistance, and institutional requirements, policies, and procedures. - Serve as a trained VA School Certifying Official, as assigned. - Attend required campus meetings, Home Office training, professional development activities, conferences, and seminars. - Participate in the formal and informal mentoring of new employees to support onboarding, training, and a positive work environment. - Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. We can combine; many overlap. We'll just output the Job Responsibilities list as it's more comprehensive; Key Duties are subset. To preserve all, we can just output the Job Responsibilities list (which includes all). That satisfies preserving all substantive info. Requirements: Required Qualifications list: - High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent on-the-job experience. - Must not be in default on Federal Student Loans. - Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve account-related issues. - Strong understanding of financial aid and student account processes, with the ability to learn, interpret, and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment. - Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial information, requirements, and options clearly. - Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with students and professionally navigate sensitive or difficult financial conversations. - Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and accountability when handling confidential student and financial information. - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Student Financial Services, campus teams, and other departments. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. - Ability and willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, as business or student needs require. Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications list: - Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Higher Education Administration, or a related field. - Two (2) or more years of experience in student financial services, financial aid, student accounts/bursar operations, or a related financial services role. - Experience within a proprietary or career education environment. - Experience with Anthology or another student information system. Skills: Could we extract skill-based bullets from Required Qualifications? But we already have them under Requirements. Perhaps we could put skill-based items under Skills and keep Requirements for education/experience. But the instruction says we can use Skills heading if we have content. Let's decide to put skill-based items under Skills, and keep Requirements for education/experience and baseline qualifications (like HS diploma, not in default). However the Required Qualifications list includes both education and skills. To avoid duplication, we could split. Let's define:
Requirements
(education/baseline): - High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent on-the-job experience. - Must not be in default on Federal Student Loans.Skills
(competencies): - Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve account-related issues. - Strong understanding of financial aid and student account processes, with the ability to learn, interpret, and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment. - Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial information, requirements, and options clearly. - Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with students and professionally navigate sensitive or difficult financial conversations. - Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and accountability when handling confidential student and financial information. - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Student Financial Services, campus teams, and other departments. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. - Ability and willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, as business or student needs require. That seems reasonable. Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications as above. Benefits: list from "What We Offer": - 401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan. - Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your family. - Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options. - Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions. - Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance. - Employee Assistance Program: Access resources for personal and professional support. - Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education. Pay: Compensation: $20-$28/hr. Schedule: details: Schedule: Monday - FridayThree days: 8am - 5pmTwo days: 11:00 AM–8:00 PMOne Saturday per month: 8am - 5pm One weekday off in lieu of working Saturday We need to format nicely. Could be adescribing schedule. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, navigation, duplicated lines. We must not include "Location:📍 459 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604" maybe we should keep location? The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." Location is minor metadata; we could include in a short
maybe under About the role or separate. But we might drop it? The instruction says fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. We could include a
with location after About the role. But we need to preserve all substantive information; location is substantive? It's location of job. Probably we should keep it. We'll add a
with location. We also have "Employment type Full-Time" and "Category maintenance". Those are minor metadata; we could include in a short
as well. We'll create a
after About the role: "Location: 459 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604. Employment type: Full-Time. Category: Maintenance." Now ensure we don't repeat job title. Now produce HTML. Structure:
About the role