Financial Aid Representative

About the role

Blue Cliff College is seeking a Financial Aid Representative to help guide students through the financial aid process, analyze and evaluate student financial needs, and be knowledgeable about various federal, state, and college financial aid packages.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with state and federal agencies by maintaining a thorough knowledge of federal and state financial aid and Veterans Affairs Administration rules and regulations
• Advises students concerning financial aid opportunities, application processes, and financial management strategies
• Edits and evaluates financial aid applications using various software packages
• Determines eligibility and awards financial aid applicants utilizing various software packages
• Generates and prepares status and project reports for the financial aid and veterans’ affairs program
• Communicates with students to answer their questions
• Communicates with appropriate state and federal agencies to resolve any conflicting issues as needed
• Works with Admissions to ensure that issues with enrolling students have been identified and resolved in a timely manner
• Maintains responsibility for specific student portfolio groups throughout the student program
• Works closely with the Business Office (if applicable) to ensure that all forms of monies are reconciled and files are resolved
• Aids the Corporate Office with the collection of funds and resolving verification issues in a timely manner
• Scans all financial aid documents and sends them to the Corporate Office
• Runs Expected Cash and Aged Reports to assist in monitoring monies
• Runs daily ISIR Report to track possible issues with verification
• Aids with the reconciliation of all Title IV programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, preferred
• One (1) to three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional-level administrative experience in a financial aid setting
• Broad skills in financial aid methodology, financial aid software, and federal regulations governing student financial aid programs preferred
• Knowledge of federal, local, and state programs that provide financial assistance to students
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, rules, and regulations such as Federal Title IV regulations
• Variety of software programs and data systems as they relate to financial aid
• Planning and organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy
• Demonstrate analytical, organizational, and supervisory skills
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of student financial assistance to qualified applicants
• Interpret federal and state financial aid regulations and determine appropriate course of action
• Monitor and award federal and state financial aid programs
• Gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and administration
• Perform consistently under the pressure of deadlines and other administrative demands
• Work cooperatively with others

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45,000-$55,000 annually, commensurate with experience.