Financial Aid Officer

Essential Functions

• Aid students in navigating the financial aid process.
• Complete applications, verify documents, and submit required forms.
• Conduct financial aid presentations and individual counseling sessions.
• Evaluate student financial aid applications.
• Maintain accurate and complete student financial aid records.
• Resolve complex financial aid issues and provide excellent service to students.
• Stay updated with changes in financial aid regulations.
• Develop and implement financial aid policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Previous experience in financial aid or student services.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficient in computer applications and Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay

$25-$28/hr. (Salary is based on experience and education.)

Conditions of Employment

• A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office.
• Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

• Standard office/classroom/lab or clinical setting.
• Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• May include time spent in skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program.
• Subject to frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment, and demanding timelines.
• Regularly sits for extended periods.
• Physical ability to perform program- or department-related duties.
• Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipment.
• Effective verbal communication via phone and in person.
• Able to read fine print, operate computers, and understand voices clearly.
• Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10-25 pounds as needed.

Employee Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Exciting university events
• Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges
• Work/Life Balance initiatives
• Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Institutional Values

• Diversity and Inclusion: Strength through Diversity
• Innovation and Technology: Cutting-edge technology for enhanced student learning.
• Community Engagement: Empowering students to give back through initiatives like Stanbridge outREACH.