Financial Aid Officer - Competency Based Education

General Information

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Salary

$50,000+ based upon experience

Benefits

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

Responsibilities

• Meet and counsel with students regarding the process of applying for and receiving federal aid. Assist students and parents with the completion of forms and documents required to secure financial aid.
• Collect all documentation required from students.
• Provide notification of any missing documentation to appropriate students.
• Complete verification of the information provided by the students and/or parents when required.
• Make the appropriate awards and provide notification to the students.
• Accurately set up awards in the administrative software.
• Prepare and maintain financial aid files for each student receiving financial assistance.
• Certify eligibility for grants, scholarships, and loans from the federal, state, and private sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Financial Aid or Assistant Director of Financial Aid.
• Working specifically with Competency Based Education programs that operate on a subscription basis.

Requirements

• Required: Appropriate educational experience,
• PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Aid or Accounting/Management preferred
• Experience with financial aid software and systems preferred
• Knowledge of Federal Financial Aid/ Title IV practices and regulations strongly preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting practices, data processing and computer applications.